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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,440

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,759

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,790 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,262 $22,459
Sunroof 900  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof 747  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 900 5,700
Options (change) 747 5,472
Destination 750 770
Total Price $29,440 $29,865
Total Invoice $27,759 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206
Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,440$29,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,440$28,670
Total Invoice$27,759$28,701
Adjustments for Features0-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,759$27,553

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in99.9 in
Length198.1 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.029.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

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