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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: $41,760

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,660 $39,785
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
AWD 2,175  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
AWD 2,088  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,225 1,435
Options (change) 8,582 1,321
Destination 875 850
Total Price $41,760 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,768
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$41,760$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$40,365

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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 rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,196 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested192554%
Total Not Requested165046%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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