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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: $28,565

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,453

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelJettaLucerneLucerne
TrimGLICXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $22,795 $25,765 $32,380
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900 1,795 1,795
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Stability control   495  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Sunroof   900 900
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864 1,490 1,490
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Stability control   411  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Sunroof   747 747
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
Options (change) 4,050 5,985 2,695
Options (change) 3,888 5,158 2,237
Destination 770 725 725
Total Price $28,565 $33,975 $37,685
Total Invoice $27,453 $31,648 $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: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,277
Model Year201220062006
ModelJettaLucerneLucerne
TrimGLICXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$28,565$33,975$37,685
Adjustments for Features0-985-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$32,990$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135
Total Invoice$27,453$31,648$35,342
Adjustments for Features0-918-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,453$30,730$32,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,211

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201220062006
ModelJettaLucerneLucerne
TrimGLICXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration$100  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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, 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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
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$2,915$3,900$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918-2,401

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122006
ModelJettaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in115.6 in
Length182.2 in203.2 in
Width70.0 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft317.0 ft3

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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 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%
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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