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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: $41,515

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $40,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,428

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $36,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $28,963 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Driver Confidence Package 1,440      
Premium 2 Group 4,695      
Navigation system 895      
Entertainment Package 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,195      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 3,000 3,000 3,000
Rear side airbags 350      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Wood trim       0
Driver Confidence Package 1,267      
Premium 2 Group 4,507      
Navigation system 788      
Entertainment Package 528      
Panoramic sunroof 1,052      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 2,790 2,790 2,790
Rear side airbags 308      
Cold Weather Package   697 697 697
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,470 3,750 3,750 3,750
Options (change) 9,590 3,487 3,487 3,487
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $41,515 $82,075 $91,075 $119,575
Total Invoice $39,428 $76,394 $84,764 $111,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,493
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$41,515$82,075$91,075$119,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,880-6,030-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,515$76,195$85,045$108,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$32,100
Total Invoice$39,428$76,394$84,764$111,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,473-5,612-10,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,428$70,921$79,152$100,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$29,852

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350  $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,025$11,905$12,055$17,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,880$6,030$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,473-5,612-10,497

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in117.8 in
Length196.9 in202.2 in
Width73.1 in76.7 in
Height59.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested342583%
Total Not Requested70017%
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 A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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