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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: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSECXLCXS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $23,058 $28,414 $32,456
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Driver Confidence Package   1,440 1,440
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Rear spoiler   245 245
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Driver Confidence Package   1,267 1,267
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Rear spoiler   216 216
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 2,865 7,545 4,975
Options (change) 2,435 6,641 4,379
Destination 850 860 860
Total Price $27,735 $37,995 $39,635
Total Invoice $26,343 $35,915 $37,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,802
Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSECXLCXS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,735$37,995$39,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$35,065$35,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$240
Total Invoice$26,343$35,915$37,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-4,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$33,145$33,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSECXLCXS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$4,150$7,080$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,770-4,118

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleLaCrosse
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in111.7 in
Length168.4 in196.9 in
Width71.2 in73.1 in
Height58.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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