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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,655

Buick Verano   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,222

Buick Verano   
Difference: $8,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelVeranoA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,480 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $22,541 $29,714 $40,596
Premium Group 5,190    
Driver Confidence Package 890    
Experience Buick Package 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 575 575
Cargo organizer 150 75 75
Cargo net 60 155 155
Cargo mat 60 160  
All-weather floor mats 140 180  
Technology Package   3,200 3,200
Premium Plus Package   3,250  
Metal pedals   195  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Rear side airbags   350 350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Premium Group 4,972    
Driver Confidence Package 810    
Experience Buick Package 1,242    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 536 536
Cargo organizer 136 70 70
Cargo net 55 144 144
Cargo mat 55 149  
All-weather floor mats 127 168  
Technology Package   2,976 2,976
Premium Plus Package   3,024  
Metal pedals   182  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Rear side airbags   325 325
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 8,250 9,430 4,650
Options (change) 7,756 8,774 4,325
Destination 925 975 975
Total Price $32,655 $42,355 $49,275
Total Invoice $31,222 $39,463 $45,896

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,884
Model Year201620182018
ModelVeranoA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,655$42,355$49,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$39,825$43,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,810
Total Invoice$31,222$39,463$45,896
Adjustments for Features0-2,357-5,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,222$37,106$40,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,537

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

Model Year201620182018
ModelVeranoA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$6,620$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,357-5,253

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

Model Year20162018
ModelVeranoA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length183.9 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265056%
Total Not Requested207544%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122551%
Total Not Requested119049%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested99045%

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