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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: $45,995

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,871

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $14,539

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Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $33,665
Base Invoice $46,090 $32,318
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Technology Package 3,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Premium Group   5,000
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Dynamic Driver Package   1,625
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Technology Package 2,865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Premium Group   4,800
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Dynamic Driver Package   1,479
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Options (change) 12,525 11,405
Options (change) 11,395 10,628
Destination 925 925
Total Price $63,350 $45,995
Total Invoice $58,410 $43,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,254
Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-20
Total Price$63,350$45,995
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,350$45,245
Total Invoice$58,410$43,871
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,410$43,156

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
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
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,770$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-715

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,910 lb.3,490 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
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 wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested282572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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