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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: $51,225

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,556

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseAvenirS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $41,100
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $38,224
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,300 975  
Premium Group 5,000    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   550
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metal pedals 180 180  
Cargo mat 60 60 115
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
235/35YR19     1,500
Cargo net     150
Rear side airbags     350
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,183 887  
Premium Group 4,800    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   511
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metal pedals 164 164  
Cargo mat 55 55 107
All-weather floor mats 127 127 168
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
235/35YR19     1,397
Cargo net     139
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 16,635 5,660 10,145
Options (change) 15,626 5,261 9,437
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $51,225 $51,455 $52,140
Total Invoice $48,869 $49,261 $48,556

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,206
Model Year201820182015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseAvenirS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$51,225$51,455$52,140
Adjustments for Features-2,640-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,585$48,815$52,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0
Total Invoice$48,869$49,261$48,556
Adjustments for Features-2,519-2,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,350$46,734$48,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820182015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimBaseAvenirS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,955$9,955$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,519-2,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.8 in
Length197.5 in175.4 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested232559%
Total Not Requested160041%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested130037%

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