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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSEBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $23,058 $32,318 $43,075
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Essence Group   2,700  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   415 415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Essence Group   2,592  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   73 73
Rear spoiler   378 378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 2,865 6,730 495
Options (change) 2,435 6,259 451
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $27,735 $41,320 $46,290
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,502 $44,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,134
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSEBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$27,735$41,320$46,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,210-6,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$37,110$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570
Total Invoice$26,343$39,502$44,451
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-6,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$35,477$38,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,627

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSEBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,685$7,895$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,025-6,347

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosse
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in114.4 in
Length168.4 in197.5 in
Width71.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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