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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $7,425

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Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTILaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimRBaseAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $33,665 $44,870
All-weather floor mats 235 140 140
Cargo net 100    
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Premium Group   5,000  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,300 975
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
AWD   2,260 2,200
Rear spoiler   415 415
Cargo mat   60 60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
All-weather floor mats 185 127 127
Cargo net 80    
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Premium Group   4,800  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,183 887
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
AWD   2,295 2,112
Rear spoiler   378 378
Cargo mat   55 55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 1,435 14,905 5,480
Options (change) 1,321 14,052 5,097
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $42,070 $49,495 $51,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,837
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTILaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimRBaseAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$42,070$49,495$51,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,070$46,055$46,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTILaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimRBaseAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,365$10,805$12,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,287-4,658

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTILaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.4 in
Length167.6 in197.5 in
Width70.8 in73.5 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested207553%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%

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