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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: $30,374

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,205

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGLIBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $22,659 $32,318 $43,075
All-weather floor mats 185 140 140
Autobahn Package 3,020    
iPod integration 0    
Rear side airbags 350    
Cargo net 69    
Navigation system 1,800    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   60 60
Metal pedals   180 180
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
All-weather floor mats 145 127 127
Autobahn Package 2,797    
iPod integration 0    
Rear side airbags 310    
Cargo net 55    
Navigation system 1,589    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   55 55
Metal pedals   164 164
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 5,424 6,615 380
Options (change) 4,896 6,154 346
Destination 650 925 925
Total Price $30,374 $41,205 $46,175
Total Invoice $28,205 $39,397 $44,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,537
Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGLIBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,374$41,205$46,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,915-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,374$35,290$37,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570
Total Invoice$28,205$39,397$44,346
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-7,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,205$33,742$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,618

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGLIBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Proximity key $250$250
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $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
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
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
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height 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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,390$8,305$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,915$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,655-7,986

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.4 in
Length179.3 in197.5 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.3 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 seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested220086%
Total Not Requested36514%

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 seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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