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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: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,810 $36,595
Base Invoice $32,458 $35,131
Adaptive dampers - electrical 400  
Premium I Group 4,390  
Navigation system 495  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 385  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Cargo mat 80  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Cargo net   100
Adaptive dampers - electrical 364  
Premium I Group 4,214  
Navigation system 450  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Cargo mat 73  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 6,285 2,830
Options (change) 5,937 2,661
Destination 925 820
Total Price $41,020 $40,245
Total Invoice $39,320 $38,612

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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: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,018
Model Year20162015
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$41,020$40,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,020$38,880
Total Invoice$39,320$38,612
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,320$37,302

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
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 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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
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

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested142561%
Total Not Requested92539%

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