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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,535 $24,295
Base Invoice $32,194 $23,323
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,075  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Autobahn Package   5,530
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 1,992  
Navigation system 700  
All-weather floor mats 123 176
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 4,205 5,765
Options (change) 3,867 5,486
Destination 925 770
Total Price $38,665 $30,830
Total Invoice $36,986 $29,579

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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: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,480
Model Year20142011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,665$30,830
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$30,830
Total Invoice$36,986$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,059$29,579

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,240$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,895 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested147561%
Total Not Requested95039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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