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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: $41,730

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,933

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $42,900
Base Invoice $28,963 $39,898
Touring Group 8,650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Rear spoiler 350  
Rear side airbags 350 350
All-weather floor mats 140 180
Technology Package   3,000
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Universal garage door opener   295
Touring Group 8,304  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Rear spoiler 308  
Rear side airbags 308 325
All-weather floor mats 123 168
Technology Package   2,790
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 10,685 6,050
Options (change) 10,095 5,629
Destination 875 950
Total Price $41,730 $49,900
Total Invoice $39,933 $46,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,730$49,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,730$46,735
Total Invoice$39,933$46,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,933$43,529

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

Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $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 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,948

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,835 lb.3,198 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

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested469059%
Total Not Requested330041%

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 system200Yes
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 Requested111558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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