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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,015 $35,070
Base Invoice $31,694 $33,667
Navigation system 1,995  
Touring Package 800  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Head-up display (HUD) 350  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,756  
Touring Package 704  
Xenon HID headlights 612  
Head-up display (HUD) 308  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,035 100
Options (change) 4,432 80
Destination 750 850
Total Price $38,800 $36,020
Total Invoice $36,876 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,519
Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$38,800$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,800$35,770
Total Invoice$36,876$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,876$34,357

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimCXSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in103.8 in
Length196.9 in167.6 in
Width73.1 in70.8 in
Height59.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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