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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $25,380
Base Invoice $34,622 $24,366
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Rear spoiler 415 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Rear spoiler 378 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Options (change) 10,335 610
Options (change) 9,654 485
Destination 925 820
Total Price $47,325 $26,810
Total Invoice $45,201 $25,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,839
Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$47,325$26,810
Adjustments for Features-7,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,320$26,810
Total Invoice$45,201$25,671
Adjustments for Features-6,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,510$25,671

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,295$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in104.4 in
Length197.5 in183.3 in
Width73.5 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100025%
Total Not Requested292575%

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