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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,383

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Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSSEBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $32,318 $43,075
iPod integration 199 199    
Rear spoiler 479 479 415 415
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395  
Panoramic sunroof     1,550  
Essence Group     2,700  
iPod integration 176 176    
Rear spoiler 310 310 378 378
Heated front seats 199      
Sunroof 883      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359  
Panoramic sunroof     1,410  
Essence Group     2,592  
Options (change) 1,903 678 5,060 415
Options (change) 1,568 486 4,739 378
Destination 650 650 925 925
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $39,650 $46,210
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $37,982 $44,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,781
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSSEBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$20,028$21,853$39,650$46,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,980-12,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$30,670$33,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,910
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$37,982$44,378
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-8,602-12,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$29,380$32,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$2,869

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSSEBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, 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, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0  
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,765$3,015$10,745$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,980$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-8,602-12,129

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082018
ModelNew BeetleLaCrosse
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in114.4 in
Length161.1 in197.5 in
Width67.9 in73.5 in
Height59.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
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%

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