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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: $43,630

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,719

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseAvenirA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $34,318 $49,895
Premium Group 5,000      
LGX V6 engine 2,500      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   475 475
Prestige Package     8,700 5,900
Sunshade, rear, power     500 500
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Premium Group 4,800      
LGX V6 engine 2,275      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   443 443
Prestige Package     8,092 5,487
Sunshade, rear, power     466 466
Blind spot warning system     466 466
Options (change) 9,040 0 10,175 7,375
Options (change) 8,476 0 9,467 6,862
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,630 $45,795 $47,950 $63,200
Total Invoice $41,719 $44,000 $44,660 $58,932

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,011
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseAvenirA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6310hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,630$45,795$47,950$63,200
Adjustments for Features-2,165-3,5900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,465$42,205$47,950$62,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$14,650
Total Invoice$41,719$44,000$44,660$58,932
Adjustments for Features-2,070-3,4490-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,649$40,551$44,660$58,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$902$0$13,713

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseAvenirA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
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 app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
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
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,545$7,970$4,380$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$3,590$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,070-3,4490-559

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182011
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.4 in108.3 in
Length197.5 in182.1 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested200051%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested335082%
Total Not Requested74018%

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
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested49020%

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