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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,410

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Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,065 $34,590
Base Invoice $34,622 $33,207
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Metal pedals 180  
Rear spoiler 415  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Cargo mat 80  
AWD 2,200  
Premium Group 5,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Metal pedals 164  
Rear spoiler 378  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Cargo mat 73  
AWD 2,112  
Premium Group 4,800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 11,105 1,735
Options (change) 10,465 1,625
Destination 925 770
Total Price $48,095 $37,095
Total Invoice $46,012 $35,602

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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: $3,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,847
Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,095$37,095
Adjustments for Features-7,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,190$37,095
Total Invoice$46,012$35,602
Adjustments for Features-7,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,449$35,602

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,345$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in101.5 in
Length197.5 in165.4 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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 system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125032%
Total Not Requested267568%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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