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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,035

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $8,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,253

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $7,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CXSSuper
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $26,262 $30,599
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 450      
Driver Confidence Package     950  
MP3-compatible player     545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Heated front seats 419      
Driver Confidence Package     789  
MP3-compatible player     452  
Options (change) 925 475 1,495 0
Options (change) 862 443 1,241 0
Destination 875 875 750 750
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,900 $56,550 $30,035 $33,130
Total Invoice $36,241 $52,746 $28,253 $31,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,497
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CXSSuper
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$38,900$56,550$30,035$33,130
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,7750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,300$52,775$30,035$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,475$0$2,895
Total Invoice$36,241$52,746$28,253$31,349
Adjustments for Features-1,491-3,5210-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,750$49,225$28,253$31,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,475$0$2,907

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CXSSuper
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
iPod integration $100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,465$2,690$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$3,775$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,491-3,5210-189

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122008
ModelA5 / S5LaCrosse
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.5 in
Length182.1 in198.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height54.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

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