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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: $34,200

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,876

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelLucerneLucerneA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $38,980 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $34,993 $36,836 $29,714 $40,596
Blind spot warning system 395 395    
Lane departure warning 295 295    
Sunroof 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Cargo net     155 155
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Universal garage door opener     295 295
S Sport Package       1,100
Blind spot warning system 328 328    
Lane departure warning 245 245    
Sunroof 747 747    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Cargo net     144 144
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
Universal garage door opener     274 274
S Sport Package       1,024
Options (change) 1,590 1,590 1,275 2,125
Options (change) 1,320 1,320 1,187 1,978
Destination 765 765 975 975
Total Price $39,385 $41,335 $34,200 $46,750
Total Invoice $37,078 $38,921 $31,876 $43,549

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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: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,439
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelLucerneLucerneA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXSSuperA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8292hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S7S7
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)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,385$41,335$34,200$46,750
Adjustments for Features-810-1,3100-6,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,575$40,025$34,200$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$6,450
Total Invoice$37,078$38,921$31,876$43,549
Adjustments for Features-763-1,2330-5,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,315$37,688$31,876$37,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,373$0$5,991

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

Model Year2008200820182018
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$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
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
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
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$5,775$6,275$4,965$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$1,310$0$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-1,2330-5,682

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

Model Year20082018
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 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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