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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: $29,185

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,969

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $7,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,963 $26,779
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895  
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Floor mats   235
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788  
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 6,460 470
Options (change) 5,948 370
Destination 875 820
Total Price $37,505 $29,185
Total Invoice $35,786 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,370
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,505$29,185
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,940$29,185
Total Invoice$35,786$27,969
Adjustments for Features-2,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,339$27,969

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$5,780$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
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.3,153 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 ft315.7 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested95029%
Total Not Requested230071%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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