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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: $41,675

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $33,810
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $32,458
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   495
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475 395
Technology Package       3,250  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0 385
Premium I Group         4,390
Panoramic sunroof         1,195
Cargo mat         80
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   450
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430 359
Technology Package       2,960  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0 350
Premium I Group         4,214
Panoramic sunroof         1,087
Cargo mat         73
Options (change) 9,720 9,020 9,020 9,670 6,940
Options (change) 8,845 8,205 8,205 8,800 6,533
Destination 825 825 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $44,145 $50,145 $52,845 $66,645 $41,675
Total Invoice $40,760 $46,285 $48,700 $61,565 $39,916

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,898
Model Year20092009200920092016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8hp
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,145$50,145$52,845$66,645$41,675
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,600-1,650-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,145$49,495$51,245$64,995$39,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$7,100$20,850$0
Total Invoice$40,760$46,285$48,700$61,565$39,916
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,475-1,524-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,760$45,685$47,225$60,041$37,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$6,465$19,281$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092009200920092016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
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, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$4,070$5,020$5,070$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,600$1,650$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-1,475-1,524-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.7 in
Length178.2 in196.9 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height55.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested27510%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167586%
Total Not Requested27514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167586%
Total Not Requested27514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested242568%
Total Not Requested112532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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