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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTurboBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $22,459 $32,318 $43,075
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Metal pedals   180 180
Rear spoiler   415 415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Metal pedals   164 164
Rear spoiler   378 378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 5,600 6,830 595
Options (change) 5,276 6,350 542
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $29,765 $41,420 $46,390
Total Invoice $28,505 $39,593 $44,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,271
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTurboBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$29,765$41,420$46,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,085-8,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$35,335$37,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570
Total Invoice$28,505$39,593$44,542
Adjustments for Features0-5,817-8,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$33,776$36,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,619

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTurboBaseAvenir
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 app $25$25
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Boost gauge$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 $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 door panel trim$250  
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
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,585$8,670$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,817-8,147

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleLaCrosse
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in114.4 in
Length168.4 in197.5 in
Width71.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Turbo

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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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