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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: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,635 $23,745
Base Invoice $32,290 $22,795
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 495 900
Metal pedals 185  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Rear spoiler 385 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Leather Group 2,090  
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 436 864
Metal pedals 163  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Rear spoiler 339 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Leather Group 2,006  
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,490 4,660
Options (change) 4,119 4,373
Destination 925 770
Total Price $39,050 $29,175
Total Invoice $37,334 $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: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,213
Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,050$29,175
Adjustments for Features-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$29,175
Total Invoice$37,334$27,938
Adjustments for Features-4,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,151$27,938

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,895 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
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested47521%
Total Not Requested175079%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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