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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXLGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,645 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,459 $23,323
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Head-up display (HUD) 350  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Navigation system 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights 612  
Head-up display (HUD) 308  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Navigation system 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,435 6,630
Options (change) 4,784 6,366
Destination 750 770
Total Price $35,830 $31,695
Total Invoice $33,993 $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: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXLGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,830$31,695
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$31,695
Total Invoice$33,993$30,459
Adjustments for Features-2,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,749$30,459

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXLGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in101.5 in
Length196.9 in165.4 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height59.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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 system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

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