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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelLaCrosseJettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $28,963 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 895    
Premium 1 Group 3,280    
Entertainment Package 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Navigation system 788    
Premium 1 Group 3,149    
Entertainment Package 528    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 5,970 900 1,200
Options (change) 5,517 864 1,152
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $37,015 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $35,355 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,938
Model Year201220112011
ModelLaCrosseJettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,015$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,4900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,525$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$35,355$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-5,2440-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,111$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220112011
ModelLaCrosseJettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$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  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,580$2,090$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2440-144

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,835 lb.2,805 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

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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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