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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $5,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXLCXS2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $28,109
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 1,100
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 1,056
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $31,200
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,356
Model Year201120112016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXLCXS2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG24/33 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$31,200
Adjustments for Features-1,665-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$36,570$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$29,985
Adjustments for Features-1,574-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,341$34,780$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$439$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseJetta
TrimCXLCXS2.0T GLI SEL
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 app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
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
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 recliner, 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$5,930$7,330$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,574-2,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112016
ModelLaCrosseJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in104.4 in
Length196.9 in183.3 in
Width73.1 in70.0 in
Height59.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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