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BMW 1-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,830

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,993

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $4,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim128i135iCXLCXS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $29,645 $33,015
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $28,459 $31,694
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,400 1,750    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500      
Heated steering wheel 190      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Cold Weather Package   550    
Obstacle detection, rear   380    
Proximity key   500    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     550  
Entertainment Package     650  
Xenon HID headlights     695 695
Head-up display (HUD)     350 350
Sunroof, large     1,195 1,195
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,095 1,595    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,756 1,756
Convenience Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455      
Heated steering wheel 175      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Cold Weather Package   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   345    
Proximity key   455    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     484  
Entertainment Package     572  
Xenon HID headlights     612 612
Head-up display (HUD)     308 308
Sunroof, large     1,052 1,052
Options (change) 9,440 6,880 5,435 4,235
Options (change) 8,590 6,260 4,784 3,728
Destination 895 895 750 750
Total Price $41,535 $47,075 $35,830 $38,000
Total Invoice $38,370 $43,490 $33,993 $36,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,549
Model Year2012201220102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim128i135iCXLCXS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,535$47,075$35,830$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,235-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$46,925$34,595$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,390$0$770
Total Invoice$38,370$43,490$33,993$36,172
Adjustments for Features0-139-1,172-2,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,370$43,351$32,821$33,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,981$0$843

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201220102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim128i135iCXLCXS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,780$3,930$5,015$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,235$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-1,172-2,508

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122010
Model1-SeriesLaCrosse
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.7 in
Length172.2 in196.9 in
Width68.8 in73.1 in
Height56.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested340586%
Total Not Requested57514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested71078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested71078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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