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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,204

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Model Year20162018
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,810 $24,020
Base Invoice $32,458 $23,058
Experience Buick Package 2,790  
Leather Group 2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Cargo mat 80  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,500
Experience Buick Package 2,539  
Leather Group 2,006  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Cargo mat 73  
Panoramic sunroof 1,087  
Floor mats   185
Premium Package   2,150
Options (change) 6,550 2,735
Options (change) 6,064 2,335
Destination 925 850
Total Price $41,285 $27,605
Total Invoice $39,447 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,780
Model Year20162018
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,285$27,605
Adjustments for Features-4,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$27,605
Total Invoice$39,447$26,243
Adjustments for Features-4,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,023$26,243

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
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
Total Value of Features$7,890$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,757 lb.3,013 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

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested152549%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested72533%
Total Not Requested150067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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