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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosse
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $31,660
Base Invoice $33,207 $30,394
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   895
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Rear spoiler   350
AWD   2,165
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 123
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   788
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Rear spoiler   308
AWD   2,079
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 1,735 8,995
Options (change) 1,625 8,266
Destination 770 875
Total Price $37,095 $41,530
Total Invoice $35,602 $39,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosse
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,095$41,530
Adjustments for Features0-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$37,345
Total Invoice$35,602$39,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$35,551

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosse
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,280$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,984

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.7 in
Length165.4 in196.9 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested122545%
Total Not Requested147555%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

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