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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,400

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,330 $24,295
Base Invoice $25,827 $23,323
Heated front seats 295  
Rear spoiler 275  
Satellite radio 325  
Stability control 495  
Audio controls on steering wheel 120  
Sunroof 900  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Heated front seats 245  
Rear spoiler 228  
Satellite radio 270  
Stability control 411  
Audio controls on steering wheel 100  
Sunroof 747  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,410 6,630
Options (change) 2,001 6,366
Destination 660 770
Total Price $30,400 $31,695
Total Invoice $28,488 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $528
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,400$31,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$29,095
Total Invoice$28,488$30,459
Adjustments for Features0-2,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,488$27,960

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,499

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in101.5 in
Length198.1 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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