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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: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseAvenirR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $32,550
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $31,249
Essence Group 2,700    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metal pedals 180 180  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Essence Group 2,592    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metal pedals 164 164  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 6,830 595 130
Options (change) 6,350 542 100
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $41,420 $46,390 $33,500
Total Invoice $39,593 $44,542 $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: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,881
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseAvenirR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,420$46,390$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2,660-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,760$41,330$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0
Total Invoice$39,593$44,542$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2,543-4,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,050$39,684$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,634$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseBeetle
TrimBaseAvenirR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $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 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
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 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,820$9,220$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,543-4,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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

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 audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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