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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: $35,440

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,019

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,159

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3A3
TrimBaseAvenir2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $25,361 $27,853
Essence Group 2,700      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Driver Confidence Package 1 445      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   475 475
All-weather floor mats 140 140 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,550   1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
iPod integration     -200 -200
Rear side airbags     350 350
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Essence Group 2,592      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Driver Confidence Package 1 405      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   443 443
All-weather floor mats 127 127 112 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,410   1,023 1,023
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
iPod integration     -186 -186
Rear side airbags     325 325
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     930 930
Options (change) 6,375 140 7,345 7,345
Options (change) 5,935 127 6,833 6,833
Destination 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $40,965 $45,935 $35,440 $36,820
Total Invoice $39,178 $44,127 $33,019 $34,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3A3
TrimBaseAvenir2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T9M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,965$45,935$35,440$36,820
Adjustments for Features-4,115-6,5150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,850$39,420$35,440$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0$430
Total Invoice$39,178$44,127$33,019$34,211
Adjustments for Features-3,935-6,2590-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,243$37,868$33,019$33,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0$309

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3A3
TrimBaseAvenir2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$6,105$8,505$1,990$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$6,515$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,935-6,2590-883

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182010
ModelLaCrosseA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in101.5 in
Length197.5 in168.7 in
Width73.5 in69.5 in
Height57.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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