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Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,885

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelLucerneLucerneA3
TrimCXLCXS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $27,270
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $25,361
Luxury Package 895    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 2,000
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Sunroof 900 900  
Driver Confidence Package   595  
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Convenience Package     1,275
Cold Weather Package     500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Luxury Package 743    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490 1,860
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Sunroof 747 747  
Driver Confidence Package   494  
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Convenience Package     1,186
Cold Weather Package     466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 7,475 3,290 8,830
Options (change) 6,395 2,731 8,216
Destination 725 725 875
Total Price $35,465 $38,280 $36,975
Total Invoice $32,885 $35,836 $34,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year200620062011
ModelLucerneLucerneA3
TrimCXLCXS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8275hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,465$38,280$36,975
Adjustments for Features0-675-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$37,605$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$32,885$35,836$34,452
Adjustments for Features0-632-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,885$35,204$33,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,319$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620062011
ModelLucerneLucerneA3
TrimCXLCXS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,475$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632-680

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelLucerneA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in101.5 in
Length203.2 in168.7 in
Width73.8 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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