Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,158

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,810 $23,395
Base Invoice $32,458 $22,459
Leather Group 2,090  
Navigation system 495  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Metal pedals 185  
Rear spoiler 385  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Leather Group 2,006  
Navigation system 450  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Metal pedals 168  
Rear spoiler 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,087  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 4,745 4,600
Options (change) 4,420 4,416
Destination 925 770
Total Price $39,480 $28,765
Total Invoice $37,803 $27,645

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick LaCrosse dealer quotes or Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461
Model Year20162012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,480$28,765
Adjustments for Features-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,575$28,765
Total Invoice$37,803$27,645
Adjustments for Features-4,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,106$27,645

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $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
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,890$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6970

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,895 lb.3,042 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.