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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: $41,310

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,597

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
Model3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $31,660
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $30,394
BMW Assist 650 650  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
App support 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900  
Sport Line   1,700  
Touring Group     7,580
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
BMW Assist 590 590  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
App support 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820  
Sport Line   1,545  
Touring Group     7,276
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Options (change) 11,740 11,740 8,775
Options (change) 10,690 10,690 8,328
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $47,535 $55,035 $41,310
Total Invoice $43,875 $50,775 $39,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,711
Model Year201220122013
Model3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6hp
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,535$55,035$41,310
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,535$54,160$39,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0
Total Invoice$43,875$50,775$39,597
Adjustments for Features0-807-1,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,875$49,968$38,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,093$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220122013
Model3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,745$4,620$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807-1,433

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.7 in
Length182.5 in196.9 in
Width71.3 in73.1 in
Height56.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested342590%
Total Not Requested37510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested530071%
Total Not Requested212529%

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