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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: $40,850

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $23,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,016

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $20,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,170 $53,100
Base Invoice $28,963 $49,384
LFX V6 engine 0  
AWD 2,175  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Prestige Package   6,250
Luxury Package   1,100
Active rear differential   1,100
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
LFX V6 engine 0  
AWD 2,088  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Prestige Package   5,813
Luxury Package   1,024
Active rear differential   1,024
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 9,805 10,025
Options (change) 9,178 9,327
Destination 875 925
Total Price $40,850 $64,050
Total Invoice $39,016 $59,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,410
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,850$64,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$62,750
Total Invoice$39,016$59,636
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,016$58,426

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,196 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested90022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested154070%
Total Not Requested67530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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