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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: $15,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelLaCrosseJettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,810 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $32,458 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Leather Group 2,090    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Panoramic sunroof 1,087    
Leather Group 2,006    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 4,175 900 1,200
Options (change) 3,902 864 1,152
Destination 925 770 770
Total Price $38,910 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $37,285 $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: $9,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,410
Model Year201620112011
ModelLaCrosseJettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,910$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,9500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$37,285$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-5,7020-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,583$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620112011
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 
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$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$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$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
Total Value of Features$7,565$1,615$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7020-144

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,756 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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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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