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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: $37,020

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,497

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,015 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $31,694 $29,016 $39,898
Navigation system 1,995    
Touring Package 800    
Sunroof, large 1,195    
Xenon HID headlights 695    
Head-up display (HUD) 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Premium Plus Package   3,250  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Cargo net   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Technology Package     3,000
235/35YR19     1,500
Navigation system 1,756    
Touring Package 704    
Sunroof, large 1,052    
Xenon HID headlights 612    
Head-up display (HUD) 308    
Rear side airbags 308 325 325
Premium Plus Package   3,024  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Cargo net   139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Technology Package     2,790
235/35YR19     1,397
Options (change) 5,385 4,870 5,870
Options (change) 4,740 4,531 5,461
Destination 750 950 950
Total Price $39,150 $37,020 $49,720
Total Invoice $37,184 $34,497 $46,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $550
Model Year201020172017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$39,150$37,020$49,720
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$37,020$43,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,785
Total Invoice$37,184$34,497$46,309
Adjustments for Features-2,1370-5,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,047$34,497$40,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,303

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

Model Year201020172017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15 $15
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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$5,765$3,515$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1370-5,509

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

Model Year20102017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested91548%
Total Not Requested100052%

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