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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: $44,305

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,333

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim328i335iBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $32,318 $43,075
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 395  
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Sport Line   1,700    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900    
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145  
Panoramic sunroof     1,550  
Premium Group     5,000  
Dynamic Driver Package     1,625 1,300
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 359  
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475    
Sport Line   1,545    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820    
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042  
Panoramic sunroof     1,410  
Premium Group     4,800  
Dynamic Driver Package     1,479 1,183
Options (change) 12,840 13,340 9,715 1,300
Options (change) 11,690 12,165 9,090 1,183
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $48,635 $56,635 $44,305 $47,095
Total Invoice $44,875 $52,250 $42,333 $45,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,862
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim328i335iBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$48,635$56,635$44,305$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-975-3,475-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,635$55,660$40,830$43,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,025$0$2,315
Total Invoice$44,875$52,250$42,333$45,183
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,320-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,875$51,350$39,013$41,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,475$0$2,380

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim328i335iBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
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$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,270$4,245$6,745$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$3,475$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-3,320-3,790

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.4 in
Length182.5 in197.5 in
Width71.3 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
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 Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
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

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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested120031%
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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