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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelBeetleLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimSECXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $32,520 $33,120 $40,205
Base Invoice $23,058 $30,731 $31,298 $37,994
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Driver Confidence Package   945 945  
Sunroof   900 900 900
Blind spot warning system     395 395
Lane departure warning     295 295
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Driver Confidence Package   784 784  
Sunroof   747 747 747
Blind spot warning system     328 328
Lane departure warning     245 245
Options (change) 365 1,845 2,535 1,590
Options (change) 285 1,531 2,104 1,320
Destination 850 765 765 765
Total Price $25,235 $35,130 $36,420 $42,560
Total Invoice $24,193 $33,027 $34,167 $40,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,574
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelBeetleLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimSECXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$25,235$35,130$36,420$42,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-2,265-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,235$33,790$34,155$39,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365$5,680
Total Invoice$24,193$33,027$34,167$40,079
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-2,125-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,193$31,767$32,042$37,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$5,402

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelBeetleLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimSECXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,690$6,615$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$2,265$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260-2,125-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleLucerne
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in115.6 in
Length168.4 in203.2 in
Width71.2 in73.8 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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