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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: $45,180

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $12,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,129

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $10,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA4 / S4
TrimBaseAvenirS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $47,300
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $43,990
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   475
Prestige Package     6,700
7-speed automated manual     1,400
Sunshade, rear, power     500
Rear side airbags     350
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   443
Prestige Package     6,232
7-speed automated manual     1,302
Sunshade, rear, power     466
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 10,590 0 9,425
Options (change) 9,886 0 8,768
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $45,180 $45,795 $57,600
Total Invoice $43,129 $44,000 $53,633

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,234
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA4 / S4
TrimBaseAvenirS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,180$45,795$57,600
Adjustments for Features-765-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,415$45,030$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$43,129$44,000$53,633
Adjustments for Features-730-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,399$43,265$53,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$866$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA4 / S4
TrimBaseAvenirS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,995$6,995$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-730-7350

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.6 in
Length197.5 in185.2 in
Width73.5 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested207553%
Total Not Requested185047%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested202571%
Total Not Requested81529%

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