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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: $41,630

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,853

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,943

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Model Year20142017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,535 $35,655
Base Invoice $32,194 $34,229
Driver Confidence Package 2,125  
Premium I Group 5,675  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,745  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Confidence Package 1,870  
Premium I Group 5,448  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 700  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,536  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
Cargo net   80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,480 5,155
Options (change) 9,677 4,804
Destination 925 820
Total Price $44,940 $41,630
Total Invoice $42,796 $39,853

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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: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year20142017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$44,940$41,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,940$40,475
Total Invoice$42,796$39,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,796$38,747

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in103.8 in
Length196.9 in167.5 in
Width73.1 in70.8 in
Height59.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.852.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested267550%
Total Not Requested262550%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested162537%

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