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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,790

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,595

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,151

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseAvenirA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $39,618 $50,592
Premium Group 5,000      
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   575 575
All-weather floor mats 140 140 190 190
Cargo mat 60 60 170 170
Metal pedals 180 180    
Rear spoiler 415 415    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Warm Weather Package     1,300 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Cargo net     80 80
S Sport Package       2,500
Premium Group 4,800      
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   536 536
All-weather floor mats 127 127 177 177
Cargo mat 55 55 158 158
Metal pedals 164 164    
Rear spoiler 378 378    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Driver Assistance Package     1,674 1,674
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Warm Weather Package     1,210 744
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Rear side airbags     326 326
Cargo net     74 74
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 12,200 3,785 13,065 10,865
Options (change) 11,352 3,445 12,153 10,107
Destination 925 925 975 975
Total Price $46,790 $49,580 $56,640 $66,240
Total Invoice $44,595 $47,445 $52,746 $61,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,682
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseAvenirA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6T9S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,790$49,580$56,640$66,240
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,725-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$49,105$52,915$61,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$8,450
Total Invoice$44,595$47,445$52,746$61,674
Adjustments for Features0-455-3,469-4,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,595$46,990$49,277$57,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0$7,858

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseAvenirA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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$1100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Turn assist  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$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$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,605$10,855$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,725$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-3,469-4,539

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in111.2 in
Length197.5 in186.3 in
Width73.5 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
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%
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 A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

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
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested182557%
Total Not Requested136543%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested80030%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 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
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested162555%
Total Not Requested131545%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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