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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $32,318 $43,075
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 140 140
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 415 415
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900    
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,145  
Essence Group         2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1         445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         395  
Metal pedals         180 180
Panoramic sunroof         1,550  
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 127 127
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 378 378
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864    
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,042  
Essence Group         2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1         405  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         359  
Metal pedals         164 164
Panoramic sunroof         1,410  
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 3,560 6,970 735
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 3,317 6,477 669
Destination 770 770 770 770 925 925
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075 $41,560 $46,530
Total Invoice $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882 $39,720 $44,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,618
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075$41,560$46,530
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-7,780-10,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600$33,780$36,350
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$2,570
Total Invoice$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882$39,720$44,669
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,149-455-7,436-9,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427$32,284$34,896
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$253$2,761$0$2,612

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$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$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Following distance indicator     $25
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
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
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125  
HD radio $50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$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
Compass   $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,215$3,315$2,590$9,895$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$7,780$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,149-455-7,436-9,773

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in114.4 in
Length182.2 in197.5 in
Width70.0 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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

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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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