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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXLCXSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $23,945
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $22,987
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear spoiler 245 245 375
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Navigation Package     2,005
Autobahn Package     2,250
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear spoiler 216 216 300
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Navigation Package     1,925
Autobahn Package     2,160
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 5,730
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 5,441
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $30,470
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,511
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXLCXSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,995$39,635$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,365-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,630$34,870$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$29,223
Adjustments for Features-3,181-4,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,734$33,163$29,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXLCXSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,080$8,480$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,181-4,5320

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in104.4 in
Length196.9 in182.2 in
Width73.1 in70.0 in
Height59.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
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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