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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: $35,185

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $12,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,441

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $10,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCXLCXSA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $37,108 $46,966
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,390 2,390
Entertainment Package 650      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Technology Package     1,700 1,700
Premium Package     1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 2,178 2,178
Entertainment Package 572      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Technology Package     1,580 1,580
Premium Package     1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Blind spot warning system     466 466
Options (change) 4,735 3,535 6,915 5,065
Options (change) 4,167 3,111 6,377 4,656
Destination 860 860 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,185 $38,195 $47,590 $57,640
Total Invoice $33,441 $36,427 $44,260 $53,697

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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: $11,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,135
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCXLCXSA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Enginehp 280hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,185$38,195$47,590$57,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-735-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,185$36,795$46,855$56,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,610$0$9,600
Total Invoice$33,441$36,427$44,260$53,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-684-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,441$35,092$43,576$52,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,651$0$9,017

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCXLCXSA5S5
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  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
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 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,155$4,490$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$735$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,335-684-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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