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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $7,425

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseAvenirR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $39,785
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,300 975  
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Cargo mat 60 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net     100
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,183 887  
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Cargo mat 55 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net     80
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 14,905 5,480 1,435
Options (change) 14,052 5,097 1,321
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $49,495 $51,275 $42,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,837
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseAvenirR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$49,495$51,275$42,070
Adjustments for Features-3,440-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,055$46,410$42,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseAvenirR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,805$12,230$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,287-4,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in103.8 in
Length197.5 in167.6 in
Width73.5 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested207553%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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