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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: $31,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,156

Buick Regal Turbo   
Difference: $28,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
Model3-SeriesRegalRegal
TrimM3TurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $51,630 $29,050 $33,442
Premium Package 2,500    
Folding second row seats 475    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunroof 1,050 1,000 1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Navigation system   895 895
Premium 3 Package   2,660  
Premium Package 2,275    
Folding second row seats 430    
Convenience Package 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Sunroof 955 880 880
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Navigation system   788 788
Premium 3 Package   2,553  
Options (change) 9,325 4,555 1,895
Options (change) 8,485 4,221 1,668
Destination 875 885 885
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,400 $35,700 $37,615
Total Invoice $62,290 $34,156 $35,995

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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: $31,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,148
Model Year201120122012
Model3-SeriesRegalRegal
TrimM3TurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$67,400$35,700$37,615
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,380$34,700$37,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,915
Total Invoice$62,290$34,156$35,995
Adjustments for Features-943-9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,347$33,199$35,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,796

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201120122012
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 app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,085$3,065$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-943-9570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20112012
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

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested14010%

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%

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