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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: $39,240

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $22,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,347

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $20,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCXSS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,800 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $32,456 $47,338 $64,078
Driver Confidence Package 1,440    
Touring Package 800    
Navigation system 1,995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 245    
Prestige Package   6,650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250  
Active rear differential   1,250  
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package     3,550
Driver Confidence Package 1,267    
Touring Package 704    
Navigation system 1,756    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 216    
Prestige Package   6,185  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163  
Active rear differential   1,163  
Sunshade, rear, power   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Navigation Package     3,301
Options (change) 4,580 9,975 4,375
Options (change) 4,031 9,279 4,069
Destination 860 895 895
Total Price $39,240 $61,770 $74,170
Total Invoice $37,347 $57,512 $69,042

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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: $20,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,629
Model Year201120132013
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCXSS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$39,240$61,770$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,240$60,120$70,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500
Total Invoice$37,347$57,512$69,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,536-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,347$55,976$65,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,761

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

Model Year201120132013
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCXSS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,915$5,565$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,536-3,305

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

Model Year20112013
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5 / RS5
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 ft312.2 ft3

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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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested201574%
Total Not Requested70026%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested116564%
Total Not Requested65036%

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