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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,300

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,257

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,660 $35,875
Base Invoice $30,394 $33,364
Leather Group 2,210  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 1,950
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,100
AWD 2,165  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Leather Group 2,121  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 1,813
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
Rear side airbags 308 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,023
AWD 2,079  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Options (change) 7,765 4,375
Options (change) 7,184 4,068
Destination 875 825
Total Price $40,300 $41,075
Total Invoice $38,453 $38,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,293
Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,300$41,075
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,740$41,075
Total Invoice$38,453$38,257
Adjustments for Features-1,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,964$38,257

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4890

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in101.5 in
Length196.9 in168.7 in
Width73.1 in69.5 in
Height59.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.854.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested145054%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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