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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: $44,430

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,635 $41,100
Base Invoice $32,290 $38,224
LFX V6 engine 0  
Experience Buick Package 2,790  
Leather Group 2,090  
Rear spoiler 385  
Metal pedals 185  
Cargo mat 80 115
All-weather floor mats 140 180
AWD 3,005  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Active Lane Assist   650
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
Rear side airbags   350
LFX V6 engine 0  
Experience Buick Package 2,455  
Leather Group 2,006  
Rear spoiler 339  
Metal pedals 163  
Cargo mat 70 107
All-weather floor mats 123 168
AWD 2,884  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Active Lane Assist   605
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 9,870 6,745
Options (change) 9,092 6,272
Destination 925 895
Total Price $44,430 $48,740
Total Invoice $42,307 $45,391

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year20152015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,430$48,740
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,270$48,740
Total Invoice$42,307$45,391
Adjustments for Features-1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,155$45,391

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,000$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1520

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,162 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
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157550%
Total Not Requested155050%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested200090%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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