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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: $44,800

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $21,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,784

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $18,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimM3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $50,640 $32,318 $43,075
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 395  
iPod integration 400    
Folding second row seats 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Rear spoiler 0 415 415
Heated front seats 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Sunroof 1,050    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Premium Group   5,000  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,625 1,300
Cargo mat   80 80
Premium Package 1,820    
Technology Package 2,960    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 359  
iPod integration 365    
Folding second row seats 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Rear spoiler 0 378 378
Heated front seats 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525    
Sunroof 955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Premium Group   4,800  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,479 1,183
Cargo mat   73 73
Options (change) 9,670 10,210 1,795
Options (change) 8,800 9,541 1,634
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $66,645 $44,800 $47,590
Total Invoice $61,565 $42,784 $45,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,601
Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimM3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$66,645$44,800$47,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,645$40,800$43,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,315
Total Invoice$61,565$42,784$45,634
Adjustments for Features0-3,820-4,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,565$38,964$41,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,379

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimM3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$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 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,770$7,770$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,820-4,291

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in114.4 in
Length178.2 in197.5 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.3 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187548%
Total Not Requested205052%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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