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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,449

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,278

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,259

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Model Year20082016
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $33,810
Base Invoice $22,659 $32,458
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Cargo net 69  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800 495
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Metal pedals   185
AWD   3,005
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Cargo net 55  
Rear side airbags 310  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589 450
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,006
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Metal pedals   168
AWD   2,884
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 6,499 7,585
Options (change) 5,969 7,154
Destination 650 925
Total Price $31,449 $42,320
Total Invoice $29,278 $40,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,292
Model Year20082016
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$31,449$42,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,449$37,135
Total Invoice$29,278$40,537
Adjustments for Features0-4,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,278$35,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082016
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,967

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082016
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.7 in
Length179.3 in196.9 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height57.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.4,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested46518%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

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