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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: $26,990

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $23,945
Base Invoice $26,262 $22,987
CD changer, in-dash 695  
Sunroof 900  
Autobahn Package   2,250
CD changer, in-dash 577  
Sunroof 747  
Autobahn Package   2,160
Options (change) 1,595 2,250
Options (change) 1,324 2,160
Destination 750 795
Total Price $30,135 $26,990
Total Invoice $28,336 $25,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year20082013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,135$26,990
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$26,990
Total Invoice$28,336$25,942
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,161$25,942

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in104.4 in
Length198.1 in182.2 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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