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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,535

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,629

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $10,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCXLCXSA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $34,318 $49,895
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550      
Luxury Package 1,350      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment Package 650      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Prestige Package     8,700 5,900
Sunshade, rear, power     500 500
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484      
Luxury Package 1,188      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Entertainment Package 572      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Prestige Package     8,092 5,487
Sunshade, rear, power     466 466
Blind spot warning system     466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 6,085 3,535 10,175 7,375
Options (change) 5,355 3,111 9,467 6,862
Destination 860 860 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,535 $38,195 $47,950 $63,200
Total Invoice $34,629 $36,427 $44,660 $58,932

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,775
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCXLCXSA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Enginehp 280hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,535$38,195$47,950$63,200
Adjustments for Features0-525-275-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$37,670$47,675$62,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0$14,650
Total Invoice$34,629$36,427$44,660$58,932
Adjustments for Features0-501-256-816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,629$35,926$44,404$58,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,297$0$13,712

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCXLCXSA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,040$3,790$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$275$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-501-256-816

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112011
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.7 in108.3 in
Length196.9 in182.1 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height59.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested334082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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