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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $23,745
Base Invoice $28,963 $22,795
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 900
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Entertainment Package 600  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Rear spoiler 350 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 864
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Entertainment Package 528  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Rear spoiler 308 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,460 4,660
Options (change) 5,948 4,373
Destination 875 770
Total Price $37,505 $29,175
Total Invoice $35,786 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,136
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,505$29,175
Adjustments for Features-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,615$29,175
Total Invoice$35,786$27,938
Adjustments for Features-3,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,074$27,938

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
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$7,255$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7120

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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 Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested35011%
Total Not Requested290089%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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