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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: $41,205

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,374

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $15,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $33,810
Base Invoice $46,820 $32,458
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 3,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,865  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,539
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 7,350 6,470
Options (change) 6,685 5,991
Destination 995 925
Total Price $58,495 $41,205
Total Invoice $54,500 $39,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,599
Model Year20152016
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)205, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$58,495$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,495$40,710
Total Invoice$54,500$39,374
Adjustments for Features0-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,500$38,901

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,045$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,910 lb.3,756 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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested132542%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested220099%
Total Not Requested251%

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