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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: $42,125

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $26,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,319

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $22,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $33,535
Base Invoice $51,150 $32,194
Folding second row seats 475  
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler 0  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium I Group   5,675
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Folding second row seats 430  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium I Group   5,448
Navigation system   700
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 10,730 7,665
Options (change) 9,765 7,200
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,305 $42,125
Total Invoice $63,090 $40,319

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,211
Model Year20102014
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8182hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$68,305$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,305$40,620
Total Invoice$63,090$40,319
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,090$38,879

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102014
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,585$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102014
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.3,757 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 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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested317569%
Total Not Requested142531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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