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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: $32,210

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,913

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,180 $30,170
Base Invoice $29,933 $28,963
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Navigation system   895
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
All-weather floor mats 185 123
Navigation system   788
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 235 7,550
Options (change) 185 6,907
Destination 795 875
Total Price $32,210 $38,595
Total Invoice $30,913 $36,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,986
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-17
Total Price$32,210$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$34,555
Total Invoice$30,913$36,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,913$32,899

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
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
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, 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
Total Value of Features$3,090$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,846

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,311 lb.3,835 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

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65023%
Total Not Requested220077%
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%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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