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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $12,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelLucerneBeetleBeetle
TrimSuperR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,460 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $42,681 $23,995 $28,795
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 0 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 0 6,144 1,056
Destination 765 820 795
Total Price $45,225 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $43,446 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,537
Model Year201120142014
ModelLucerneBeetleBeetle
TrimSuperR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$45,225$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-2,6050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,620$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$43,446$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-2,5030-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,943$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120142014
ModelLucerneBeetleBeetle
TrimSuperR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$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$15
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,315$4,710$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5030-240

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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
ModelLucerneBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in100.0 in
Length203.2 in168.4 in
Width73.8 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,104 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested202544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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