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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: $30,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,211

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $9,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3CXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
BMW Assist 650 650 650 650      
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Cold Weather Package 950            
Heated front seats   500 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750      
Driver Confidence Package         950 950  
Sunroof         900 900 900
Folding second row seats         275    
Stability control         495    
MP3-compatible player         545 545  
BMW Assist 590 590 590 590      
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320            
Cold Weather Package 865            
Heated front seats   455 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685      
Driver Confidence Package         788 789  
Sunroof         747 747 747
Folding second row seats         228    
Stability control         411    
MP3-compatible player         452 452  
Options (change) 6,800 5,550 4,650 4,650 3,165 2,395 900
Options (change) 6,185 5,050 4,230 4,230 2,626 1,988 747
Destination 925 925 925 925 750 750 750
Total Price $40,275 $43,325 $48,725 $55,225 $30,195 $30,935 $34,030
Total Invoice $37,235 $40,055 $45,035 $51,015 $28,211 $29,000 $32,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,485
Model Year2013201320132013200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3CXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$40,275$43,325$48,725$55,225$30,195$30,935$34,030
Adjustments for Features-1,665-2,115-3,915-3,9400-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,610$41,210$44,810$51,285$30,195$30,810$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$6,200$12,675$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$37,235$40,055$45,035$51,015$28,211$29,000$32,096
Adjustments for Features-1,539-1,955-3,619-3,6400-117-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,696$38,100$41,416$47,375$28,211$28,883$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,404$5,720$11,679$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2013201320132013200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3CXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
4-speed automatic    $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100      
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$4,030$4,480$6,280$6,305$2,365$2,490$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$2,115$3,915$3,940$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,539-1,955-3,619-3,6400-117-307

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.5 in
Length182.5 in198.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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