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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $14,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $14,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelLaCrosseNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,170 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $28,963 $16,381 $19,538
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Leather Group 2,535    
iPod integration   199 199
Heated front seats   225  
Rear spoiler   479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Leather Group 2,434    
iPod integration   176 176
Heated front seats   199  
Rear spoiler   310 310
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 3,730 1,903 678
Options (change) 3,486 1,568 486
Destination 875 650 650
Total Price $34,775 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $33,324 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,856
Model Year201220082008
ModelLaCrosseNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,775$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,1250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$33,324$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,8690-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,455$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220082008
ModelLaCrosseNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,815$1,690$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8690-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in98.7 in
Length196.9 in161.1 in
Width73.1 in67.9 in
Height59.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.827.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested2259%
Total Not Requested230091%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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