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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,240

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $36,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,502

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $32,947

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Model Year201220082008
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $28,963 $65,741 $86,771
Touring Group 8,650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Rear side airbags 350    
Premium Package   3,275 2,800
Ski sack   175 175
Heated steering wheel   300 300
Satellite radio   550 550
Laminated front side windows   600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500  
Touring Group 8,304    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Rear side airbags 308    
Premium Package   3,045 2,605
Ski sack   164 164
Heated steering wheel   281 281
Satellite radio   490 501
Laminated front side windows   557  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396  
Options (change) 10,195 6,400 3,825
Options (change) 9,664 5,933 3,551
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,240 $77,865 $100,000
Total Invoice $39,502 $72,449 $93,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,016
Model Year201220082008
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$41,240$77,865$100,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,240$73,640$95,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$39,502$72,449$93,197
Adjustments for Features0-3,931-4,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,502$68,518$89,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,555

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220082008
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,330$9,555$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,931-4,124

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in115.9 in
Length196.9 in199.3 in
Width73.1 in74.6 in
Height59.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested590074%
Total Not Requested209026%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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