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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,955

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Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,170 $32,550
Base Invoice $28,963 $31,249
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 3 Group 6,115  
Navigation system 895  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear spoiler 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 3 Group 5,871  
Navigation system 788  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear spoiler 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 9,995 130
Options (change) 9,286 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $41,040 $33,500
Total Invoice $39,124 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,219
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$41,040$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,170$33,500
Total Invoice$39,124$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,388$32,169

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,330$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 3 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested235042%
Total Not Requested322558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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