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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: $46,790

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,595

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,315

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Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseAvenirS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $42,900
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $39,898
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   575
Cargo mat 60 60 115
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180
Metal pedals 180 180  
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
235/35YR19     1,500
Prestige Package     5,500
Rear side airbags     350
Universal garage door opener     295
Cargo net     150
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   536
Cargo mat 55 55 107
All-weather floor mats 127 127 168
Metal pedals 164 164  
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
235/35YR19     1,397
Prestige Package     5,116
Rear side airbags     325
Universal garage door opener     274
Cargo net     139
Options (change) 12,200 3,785 8,665
Options (change) 11,352 3,445 8,062
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $46,790 $49,580 $52,515
Total Invoice $44,595 $47,445 $48,910

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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: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,337
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseAvenirS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$46,790$49,580$52,515
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$49,105$51,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0
Total Invoice$44,595$47,445$48,910
Adjustments for Features0-455-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,595$46,990$47,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0

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

Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseAvenirS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$7,280$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-978

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

Model Year20182017
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.8 in
Length197.5 in175.4 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,198 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

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%
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, rear100Yes
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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

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%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested136530%

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