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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: $32,210

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,913

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $31,180
Base Invoice $28,963 $29,933
Navigation system 895  
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Entertainment Package 600  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Navigation system 788  
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Entertainment Package 528  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Options (change) 7,550 235
Options (change) 6,907 185
Destination 875 795
Total Price $38,595 $32,210
Total Invoice $36,745 $30,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,986
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,595$32,210
Adjustments for Features-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$32,210
Total Invoice$36,745$30,913
Adjustments for Features-3,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,899$30,913

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
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 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, 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 
Total Value of Features$7,130$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122013
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.3,311 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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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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65023%
Total Not Requested220077%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

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