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Audi R8 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,795

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $79,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,870

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $73,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelR8R8R8LaCrosse
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $36,065
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $34,622
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 395
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Essence Group       2,600
Sights and Sounds Package.       1,145
Driver Confidence Package 1       445
Dynamic Driver Package       1,625
Rear spoiler       415
Metal pedals       180
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 359
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Essence Group       2,496
Sights and Sounds Package.       1,042
Driver Confidence Package 1       405
Dynamic Driver Package       1,479
Rear spoiler       378
Metal pedals       164
Options (change) 4,950 650 650 6,805
Options (change) 4,604 605 605 6,323
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $123,400 $153,900 $200,800 $43,795
Total Invoice $115,060 $143,425 $186,979 $41,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,139
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelR8R8R8LaCrosse
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-20
Total Price$123,400$153,900$200,800$43,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,400$152,900$198,740$40,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$75,340$0
Total Invoice$115,060$143,425$186,979$41,870
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-2,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,060$142,493$185,061$38,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$70,001$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelR8R8R8LaCrosse
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,835$5,835$6,895$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-2,949

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
ModelR8LaCrosse
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in114.4 in
Length174.5 in197.5 in
Width75.0 in73.5 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested56565%
Total Not Requested30035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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