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BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,255

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $27,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,108

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $24,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimM3Super
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $33,805
Base Invoice $50,640 $31,946
Premium Package 2,000  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 1,050 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750
Premium Package 1,820  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 955 747
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623
Options (change) 6,645 1,700
Options (change) 6,040 1,412
Destination 825 750
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $63,620 $36,255
Total Invoice $58,805 $34,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,306
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimM3Super
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$63,620$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,115$36,255
Total Invoice$58,805$34,108
Adjustments for Features-1,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,414$34,108

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimM3Super
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,545$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length178.2 in198.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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