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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,920

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,615

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $31,946 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Bluetooth cell phone link 50      
Sunroof 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo net   150 150 150
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295
Heated front seats   500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 42      
Sunroof 747      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo net   139 139 139
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274
Heated front seats   467    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Options (change) 950 1,770 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 789 1,649 949 949
Destination 750 950 950 950
Total Price $35,505 $33,920 $44,870 $56,470
Total Invoice $33,485 $31,615 $41,797 $52,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionA4S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,505$33,920$44,870$56,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-6,490-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$32,480$38,380$49,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900$16,775
Total Invoice$33,485$31,615$41,797$52,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,342-6,046-6,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,485$30,273$35,751$45,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,478$15,593

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,865$10,915$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440$6,490$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,342-6,046-6,719

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20092017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in103.8 in
Length198.1 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.3 ft3

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