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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,159

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Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseAvenirSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $24,020
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $23,058
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Essence Group 2,700    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Cargo mat 80 80  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Floor mats     235
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Essence Group 2,592    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Cargo mat 73 73  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Floor mats     185
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 6,730 495 2,865
Options (change) 6,259 451 2,435
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $41,320 $46,290 $27,735
Total Invoice $39,502 $44,451 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,134
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseAvenirSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$41,320$46,290$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,210-6,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,110$39,680$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0
Total Invoice$39,502$44,451$26,343
Adjustments for Features-4,025-6,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,477$38,104$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,627$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseAvenirSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,895$10,295$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$6,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,025-6,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in100.0 in
Length197.5 in168.4 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,013 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
14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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