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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: $35,700

Buick Regal Turbo   
Difference: $30,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,156

Buick Regal Turbo   
Difference: $26,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesRegalRegal
TrimM3TurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $49,675 $29,050 $33,442
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Technology Package 3,250    
Premium Package 1,900    
Folding second row seats 475    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Rear spoiler 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Sunroof 1,050 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system   895 895
Premium 3 Package   2,660  
255/35ZR20     700
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Technology Package 2,960    
Premium Package 1,730    
Folding second row seats 430    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Rear spoiler 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Sunroof 955 880 880
Heated front seats 455    
iPod integration 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system   788 788
Premium 3 Package   2,553  
255/35ZR20     616
Options (change) 10,270 4,555 2,595
Options (change) 9,345 4,221 2,284
Destination 825 885 885
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $66,195 $35,700 $38,315
Total Invoice $61,145 $34,156 $36,611

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,110
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesRegalRegal
TrimM3TurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$66,195$35,700$38,315
Adjustments for Features-905-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,290$34,700$38,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,615
Total Invoice$61,145$34,156$36,611
Adjustments for Features-836-9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,309$33,199$36,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,412

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal

Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesRegalRegal
TrimM3TurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,415$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-836-9570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,341 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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%
255/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35ZR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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