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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseAvenirGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $24,295
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $23,323
Essence Group 2,700    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
Cargo mat 60 60  
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metal pedals 180 180  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Autobahn Package     5,530
Essence Group 2,592    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 176
Cargo mat 55 55  
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metal pedals 164 164  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 7,030 795 5,765
Options (change) 6,532 724 5,486
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $41,620 $46,590 $30,830
Total Invoice $39,775 $44,724 $29,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,198
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseAvenirGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,620$46,590$30,830
Adjustments for Features-5,230-7,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$38,960$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0
Total Invoice$39,775$44,724$29,579
Adjustments for Features-4,998-7,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,777$37,400$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,623$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseGolf / GTI
TrimBaseAvenirGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$10,270$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$7,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,998-7,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,491 lb.2,969 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
14.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
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%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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