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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: $31,685

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $33,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,623

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $30,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
Model3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimM3CXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $51,630 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Package 2,500    
245/35ZR19 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Sunroof 1,050 900 900
Heated front seats 500    
Folding second row seats 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Driver Confidence Package   950  
MP3-compatible player   545  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750 750
Premium Package 2,275    
245/35ZR19 1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sunroof 955 747 747
Heated front seats 455    
Folding second row seats 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 345    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Driver Confidence Package   789  
MP3-compatible player   452  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623 623
Options (change) 7,055 3,145 1,650
Options (change) 6,420 2,611 1,370
Destination 875 750 750
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $65,130 $31,685 $34,780
Total Invoice $60,225 $29,623 $32,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,656
Model Year201120082008
Model3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimM3CXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$65,130$31,685$34,780
Adjustments for Features-2,1050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,025$31,685$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,895
Total Invoice$60,225$29,623$32,719
Adjustments for Features-1,9460-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,279$29,623$32,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,908

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120082008
Model3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimM3CXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$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$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
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 with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
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$100
Floor mats $75$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$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$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,270$3,165$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9460-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112008
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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