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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: $46,135

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,848

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,535 $42,900
Base Invoice $32,194 $39,898
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,745  
Premium I Group 5,675  
Driver Confidence Package 2,125  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 140 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
235/35YR19   1,500
Prestige Package   5,500
Rear side airbags   350
Universal garage door opener   295
Cargo net   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,536  
Premium I Group 5,448  
Driver Confidence Package 1,870  
Navigation system 700  
All-weather floor mats 123 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
235/35YR19   1,397
Prestige Package   5,116
Rear side airbags   325
Universal garage door opener   274
Cargo net   139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 11,675 8,550
Options (change) 10,729 7,955
Destination 925 950
Total Price $46,135 $52,400
Total Invoice $43,848 $48,803

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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: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,133
Model Year20142017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$46,135$52,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,135$49,370
Total Invoice$43,848$48,803
Adjustments for Features0-2,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,848$45,981

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

Model Year20142017
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
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
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,822

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,757 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

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested320060%
Total Not Requested210040%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested166537%

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