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Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $14,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneBeetle
TrimSuperTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,460 $23,395
Base Invoice $42,681 $22,459
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 5,700
Options (change) 0 5,472
Destination 765 770
Total Price $45,225 $29,865
Total Invoice $43,446 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,546
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneBeetle
TrimSuperTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,225$29,865
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,895$29,865
Total Invoice$43,446$28,701
Adjustments for Features-3,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,247$28,701

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneBeetle
TrimSuperTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in99.9 in
Length203.2 in168.4 in
Width73.8 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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