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Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,670

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,962

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelLucerneLucerneA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $38,980 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $34,993 $36,836 $29,016 $39,898
Blind spot warning system 395 395    
Lane departure warning 295 295    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945    
Sunroof 900 900    
Technology Package     3,000 3,000
Premium Plus Package     3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Cargo net     150 150
Universal garage door opener     295 295
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
235/35YR19       1,500
Blind spot warning system 328 328    
Lane departure warning 245 245    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614    
Sunroof 747 747    
Technology Package     2,790 2,790
Premium Plus Package     3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Cargo net     139 139
Universal garage door opener     274 274
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
235/35YR19       1,397
Options (change) 3,535 3,535 7,520 5,520
Options (change) 2,934 2,934 6,996 5,136
Destination 765 765 950 950
Total Price $41,330 $43,280 $39,670 $49,370
Total Invoice $38,692 $40,535 $36,962 $45,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,645
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelLucerneLucerneA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8292hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$41,330$43,280$39,670$49,370
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,055-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$42,980$37,615$43,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$5,700
Total Invoice$38,692$40,535$36,962$45,984
Adjustments for Features0-281-1,915-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,692$40,254$35,047$40,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$0$5,297

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelLucerneLucerneA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,925$6,680$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,055$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281-1,915-5,640

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082017
ModelLucerneA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in103.8 in
Length203.2 in175.4 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested111553%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested91548%

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