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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: $11,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimRBaseAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $33,207 $32,318 $43,075
All-weather floor mats 235 140 140
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   60 60
Metal pedals   180 180
Rear spoiler   415 415
AWD   2,260 2,200
Premium Group   5,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
All-weather floor mats 185 127 127
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   55 55
Metal pedals   164 164
Rear spoiler   378 378
AWD   2,295 2,112
Premium Group   4,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 1,735 13,645 2,995
Options (change) 1,625 12,905 2,836
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $37,095 $48,235 $48,790
Total Invoice $35,602 $46,148 $46,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,887
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimRBaseAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$37,095$48,235$48,790
Adjustments for Features0-8,005-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$40,230$40,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$35,602$46,148$46,836
Adjustments for Features0-7,659-7,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$38,489$39,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$663

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimRBaseAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
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
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
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
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,440$12,445$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,005$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,659-7,684

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTILaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.4 in
Length165.4 in197.5 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.3 ft3

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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
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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 warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested125032%
Total Not Requested267568%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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