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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: $42,885

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,807

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $41,100
Base Invoice $28,963 $38,224
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 180
Rear side airbags 350 350
AWD 2,175  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 168
Rear side airbags 308 325
AWD 2,088  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 11,840 5,980
Options (change) 10,969 5,560
Destination 875 895
Total Price $42,885 $47,975
Total Invoice $40,807 $44,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,205
Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,885$47,975
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,535$47,975
Total Invoice$40,807$44,679
Adjustments for Features-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,474$44,679

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,196 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested250061%
Total Not Requested162539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

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 system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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