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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: $42,885

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $75,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,950

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $69,623

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Model Year201220162016
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $28,963 $106,858 $106,858
Touring Group 8,650    
Rear side airbags 350    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 3,000 3,000
Rear spoiler 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Wood trim   0 0
Cold Weather Package     750
Touring Group 8,304    
Rear side airbags 308    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 2,790 2,790
Rear spoiler 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Wood trim   0 0
Cold Weather Package     697
Options (change) 11,840 3,000 3,750
Options (change) 11,112 2,790 3,487
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $42,885 $118,825 $119,575
Total Invoice $40,950 $110,573 $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: $63,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,196
Model Year201220162016
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$42,885$118,825$119,575
Adjustments for Features0-12,280-10,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$106,545$108,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$40,950$110,573$111,270
Adjustments for Features0-11,427-10,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,950$99,146$101,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,907

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220162016
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Ski sack $50$50
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
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,325$17,605$16,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,280$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,427-10,217

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in117.8 in
Length196.9 in202.6 in
Width73.1 in76.7 in
Height59.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,686 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

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested609076%
Total Not Requested190024%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

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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