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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,230

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $13,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,815

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $12,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA4 / S4
TrimBaseAvenirS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $51,400
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $47,802
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300  
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   575
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metal pedals 180 180  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
Prestige Package     4,400
S Sport Package     2,500
Warm Weather Package     950
Rear side airbags     350
Cargo net     80
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183  
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   536
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metal pedals 164 164  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 177
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
Prestige Package     4,092
S Sport Package     2,326
Warm Weather Package     884
Rear side airbags     326
Cargo net     74
Options (change) 14,640 3,725 10,845
Options (change) 13,572 3,390 10,089
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $49,230 $49,520 $63,220
Total Invoice $46,815 $47,390 $58,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,047
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA4 / S4
TrimBaseAvenirS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$49,230$49,520$63,220
Adjustments for Features00-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,230$49,520$58,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0
Total Invoice$46,815$47,390$58,866
Adjustments for Features00-4,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,815$47,390$54,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA4 / S4
TrimBaseAvenirS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,955$6,955$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,004

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in111.0 in
Length197.5 in186.1 in
Width73.5 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested330084%
Total Not Requested62516%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested62529%
Total Not Requested155071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested96538%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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