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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: $35,175

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $15,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $14,162

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Model Year201820182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $30,170
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $28,963
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Executive Package         4,100  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Driver Confidence Package           1,440
Navigation system           895
Entertainment Package           600
2.4L I4 Hybrid           0
Panoramic sunroof           1,195
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505  
Executive Package         3,770  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Driver Confidence Package           1,267
Navigation system           788
Entertainment Package           528
2.4L I4 Hybrid           0
Panoramic sunroof           1,052
Options (change) 9,265 9,265 9,265 6,915 5,725 4,130
Options (change) 8,525 8,525 8,525 6,365 5,265 3,635
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $52,010 $50,510 $51,859 $56,860 $72,220 $35,175
Total Invoice $49,630 $47,635 $48,609 $53,565 $67,855 $33,473

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,693
Model Year201820182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6182hp I4 H
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$52,010$50,510$51,859$56,860$72,220$35,175
Adjustments for Features-1,515-265-1,540-1,665-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,495$50,245$50,319$55,195$69,155$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,950$18,910$0
Total Invoice$49,630$47,635$48,609$53,565$67,855$33,473
Adjustments for Features-1,446-250-1,443-1,569-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,184$47,385$47,166$51,996$64,975$33,473
Cost Above Minimum$1,018$219$0$4,830$17,809$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers    $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Heated second row seats    $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,130$5,880$7,155$7,280$8,680$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$265$1,540$1,665$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,446-250-1,443-1,569-2,8800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,836 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested85035%
Total Not Requested155065%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested312576%
Total Not Requested100024%
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
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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