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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,449

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,278

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,810 $24,300
Base Invoice $32,458 $22,659
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,090  
Navigation system 495 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Metal pedals 185  
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Cargo mat 80  
AWD 3,005  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   69
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,006  
Navigation system 450 1,589
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Metal pedals 168  
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Cargo mat 73  
AWD 2,884  
Panoramic sunroof 1,087  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Rear side airbags   310
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 7,585 6,499
Options (change) 7,154 5,969
Destination 925 650
Total Price $42,320 $31,449
Total Invoice $40,537 $29,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,292
Model Year20162008
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,320$31,449
Adjustments for Features-5,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,135$31,449
Total Invoice$40,537$29,278
Adjustments for Features-4,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,570$29,278

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,450$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9670

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelLaCrosseJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in101.5 in
Length196.9 in179.3 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,162 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested46518%

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