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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,150

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,184

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCXSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,015 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $31,694 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Touring Package 800        
Navigation system 1,995        
Sunroof, large 1,195        
Xenon HID headlights 695        
Head-up display (HUD) 350        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 350
Prestige Package   5,900 5,900 5,900  
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250 250  
Cargo net   150 150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Convenience Package         750
Driver Assistance Package         1,400
Navigation Plus Package         2,600
235/35YR19         1,500
Touring Package 704        
Navigation system 1,756        
Sunroof, large 1,052        
Xenon HID headlights 612        
Head-up display (HUD) 308        
Rear side airbags 308 325 325 325 325
Prestige Package   5,488 5,488 5,488  
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233 233  
Cargo net   139 139 139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Convenience Package         697
Driver Assistance Package         1,302
Navigation Plus Package         2,418
235/35YR19         1,397
Options (change) 5,385 9,750 9,750 9,750 7,300
Options (change) 4,740 9,067 9,067 9,067 6,789
Destination 750 895 895 895 895
Total Price $39,150 $40,545 $43,245 $43,845 $49,295
Total Invoice $37,184 $37,770 $40,280 $40,838 $45,908

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,132
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCXSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$39,150$40,545$43,245$43,845$49,295
Adjustments for Features-57500-1,700-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,575$40,545$43,245$42,145$46,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,000
Total Invoice$37,184$37,770$40,280$40,838$45,908
Adjustments for Features-54600-1,583-2,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,638$37,770$40,280$39,255$43,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$5,577

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCXSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote start$150    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0$0 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,340$4,340$6,040$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$0$1,700$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-54600-1,583-2,561

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in103.8 in
Length196.9 in175.4 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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