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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXLCXSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $23,695
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $22,747
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,555 3,535 6,700
Options (change) 4,890 3,112 6,432
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $36,005 $38,195 $31,190
Total Invoice $34,164 $36,428 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,297
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXLCXSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,005$38,195$31,190
Adjustments for Features-1,995-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,010$34,275$31,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$34,164$36,428$29,974
Adjustments for Features-1,893-3,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,271$32,689$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$418$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXLCXSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$8,030$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$3,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,893-3,7390

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112013
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in99.9 in
Length196.9 in168.4 in
Width73.1 in71.2 in
Height59.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested305063%
Total Not Requested177537%

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