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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: $40,335

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $10,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim330iM340iM3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $54,700 $69,900 $33,800
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900    
Luxury Design 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575  
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
Executive Package     4,100  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Driver Confidence Package       1,440
Navigation system       1,995
Touring Package       800
Rear spoiler       245
Sunroof, large       1,195
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670    
Luxury Design 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530  
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460  
Executive Package     3,770  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Driver Confidence Package       1,267
Navigation system       1,756
Touring Package       704
Rear spoiler       216
Sunroof, large       1,052
Options (change) 8,665 6,915 5,725 5,675
Options (change) 7,975 6,365 5,265 4,995
Destination 995 995 995 860
Total Price $50,910 $62,610 $76,620 $40,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,281
Model Year2021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim330iM340iM3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6 H473hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,910$62,610$76,620$40,335
Adjustments for Features-1,190-1,440-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,720$61,170$73,805$40,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,450$24,085$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim330iM340iM3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,105$8,480$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$1,440$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-169-2300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.7 in
Length185.7 in196.9 in
Width71.9 in73.1 in
Height56.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested910100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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