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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXLCXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $24,020
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $23,058
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear spoiler 245 245  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear spoiler 216 216  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 2,865
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 2,435
Destination 860 860 850
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $27,735
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,802
Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXLCXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,995$39,635$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,930-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$35,305$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,770-4,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,145$33,577$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimCXLCXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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 app  $25
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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$200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$7,080$8,480$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,770-4,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in100.0 in
Length196.9 in168.4 in
Width73.1 in71.2 in
Height59.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,012 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 port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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