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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $36,065
Base Invoice $24,366 $34,622
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 415
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Premium Group   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 378
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Premium Group   4,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 610 10,335
Options (change) 485 9,654
Destination 820 925
Total Price $26,810 $47,325
Total Invoice $25,671 $45,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,839
Model Year20162017
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,810$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,810$40,320
Total Invoice$25,671$45,201
Adjustments for Features0-6,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,671$38,510

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162017
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,691

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162017
ModelJettaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in114.4 in
Length183.3 in197.5 in
Width70.0 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,599 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 Volume15.7 ft315.0 ft3

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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 audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
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 warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100025%
Total Not Requested292575%

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