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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: $38,875

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $20,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,025

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,650 $31,660
Base Invoice $45,860 $30,394
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 3,100  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875  
Rearview camera 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system   895
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,820  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795  
Rearview camera 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Navigation system   788
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 8,375 6,340
Options (change) 7,620 5,756
Destination 925 875
Total Price $58,950 $38,875
Total Invoice $54,405 $37,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,683
Model Year20132013
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-17
Total Price$58,950$38,875
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,195$38,875
Total Invoice$54,405$37,025
Adjustments for Features-6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,708$37,025

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132013
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $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
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,145$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,860 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested907%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested227599%
Total Not Requested251%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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