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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: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,853

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,065 $35,655
Base Invoice $34,622 $34,229
Premium Group 5,000  
Dynamic Driver Package 1,300  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Cargo mat 80  
AWD 2,200  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
Premium Group 4,800  
Dynamic Driver Package 1,183  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Cargo mat 73  
AWD 2,112  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 12,365 5,155
Options (change) 11,612 4,804
Destination 925 820
Total Price $49,355 $41,630
Total Invoice $47,159 $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: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,138
Model Year20172017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$49,355$41,630
Adjustments for Features-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,040$41,630
Total Invoice$47,159$39,853
Adjustments for Features-3,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,991$39,853

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,805$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in103.8 in
Length197.5 in167.5 in
Width73.5 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested235060%
Total Not Requested157540%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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, front150Yes
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-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested340076%
Total Not Requested105024%

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