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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,065 $23,395
Base Invoice $34,622 $22,459
Essence Group 2,600  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 1 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415  
Metal pedals 180  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Essence Group 2,496  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 1 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378  
Metal pedals 164  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 6,730 5,600
Options (change) 6,254 5,276
Destination 925 770
Total Price $43,720 $29,765
Total Invoice $41,801 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,120
Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$43,720$29,765
Adjustments for Features-6,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,260$29,765
Total Invoice$41,801$28,505
Adjustments for Features-6,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,625$28,505

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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
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 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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,245$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in99.9 in
Length197.5 in168.4 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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