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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: $35,195

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,802

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $31,946 $29,714 $40,596
Bluetooth cell phone link 50    
Sunroof 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   155 155
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Bluetooth cell phone link 42    
Sunroof 747    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   144 144
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 950 2,270 1,025
Options (change) 789 2,113 954
Destination 750 975 975
Total Price $35,505 $35,195 $45,650
Total Invoice $33,485 $32,802 $42,525

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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: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,305
Model Year200920182018
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,505$35,195$45,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$33,455$38,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,155
Total Invoice$33,485$32,802$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,622-6,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,485$31,180$35,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,787

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

Model Year200920182018
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,715$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,622-6,558

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

Model Year20092018
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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