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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelJettaLucerneLucerne
TrimGLICXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $22,659 $25,765 $32,380
Autobahn Package 3,020    
Navigation system 1,800 1,795 1,795
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Luxury Package   895  
Stability control   495  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Sunroof   900 900
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
Autobahn Package 2,797    
Navigation system 1,589 1,490 1,490
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Luxury Package   743  
Stability control   411  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Sunroof   747 747
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
Options (change) 5,895 6,880 2,695
Options (change) 5,459 5,901 2,237
Destination 650 725 725
Total Price $30,845 $34,870 $37,685
Total Invoice $28,768 $32,391 $35,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,987
Model Year200820062006
ModelJettaLucerneLucerne
TrimGLICXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$30,845$34,870$37,685
Adjustments for Features0-685-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$34,185$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$28,768$32,391$35,342
Adjustments for Features0-636-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$31,755$34,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,312

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year200820062006
ModelJettaLucerneLucerne
TrimGLICXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,675$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-636-1,275

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in115.6 in
Length179.3 in203.2 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft317.0 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 Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400		1000Yes
Compass0Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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