Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,251

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $31,660
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,394
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 350
Navigation system 900 895
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 123
Rear spoiler 300 308
Navigation system 864 788
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 4,660 5,390
Options (change) 4,373 4,920
Destination 770 875
Total Price $29,175 $37,925
Total Invoice $27,938 $36,189

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes or Buick LaCrosse dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,553
Model Year20122013
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,175$37,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$34,050
Total Invoice$27,938$36,189
Adjustments for Features0-3,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$32,491

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,365$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,698

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.7 in
Length182.2 in196.9 in
Width70.0 in73.1 in
Height57.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
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 Requested35013%
Total Not Requested235087%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.