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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: $30,935

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $14,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,000

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $13,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCXSSuperA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,790 $32,380 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,599 $39,618 $50,592
Driver Confidence Package 950      
MP3-compatible player 545      
Sunroof 900 900    
Convenience Package     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Heated front seats     500  
Cargo net     80 80
Driver Confidence Package 789      
MP3-compatible player 452      
Sunroof 747 747    
Convenience Package     838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Heated front seats     466  
Cargo net     74 74
Options (change) 2,395 900 2,055 655
Options (change) 1,988 747 1,914 610
Destination 750 750 975 975
Total Price $30,935 $34,030 $45,630 $56,030
Total Invoice $29,000 $32,096 $42,507 $52,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,484
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCXSSuperA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6300hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA4A4S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,935$34,030$45,630$56,030
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,465-9,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,935$33,830$39,165$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,895$0$7,275
Total Invoice$29,000$32,096$42,507$52,177
Adjustments for Features0-189-6,023-8,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,000$31,907$36,484$43,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,907$0$6,762

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

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCXSSuperA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
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 with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,300$8,565$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,465$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-6,023-8,931

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

Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in111.2 in
Length198.1 in186.3 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.4 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.035.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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