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BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,680

Buick Regal   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,257

Buick Regal   
Difference: $5,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRegalRegalRegal
Trim325i330iBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Premium Package 2,900 2,200      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 895 895 895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Sport Package (AWD)   900      
Premium 2 Package     2,845 1,410  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package 2,640 2,000      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 788 788 788
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Proximity key 455 455      
Sport Package (AWD)   820      
Premium 2 Package     2,731 1,353  
Sunroof     880 880 880
Options (change) 8,595 7,995 4,740 3,305 1,895
Options (change) 7,820 7,270 4,399 3,021 1,668
Destination 695 695 885 885 885
Total Price $40,190 $45,290 $32,680 $34,450 $37,615
Total Invoice $36,815 $41,450 $31,257 $32,956 $35,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,103
Model Year20062006201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRegalRegalRegal
Trim325i330iBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,190$45,290$32,680$34,450$37,615
Adjustments for Features0-550-570-595-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,190$44,740$32,110$33,855$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0$1,745$5,135
Total Invoice$36,815$41,450$31,257$32,956$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-503-545-569-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,815$40,947$30,712$32,387$35,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,132$0$1,675$4,929

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20062006201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRegalRegalRegal
Trim325i330iBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,620$2,640$2,665$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$570$595$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-545-569-354

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.8 in
Length178.2 in190.2 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height55.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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