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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,590

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $22,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,413

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $20,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim530i540i540dM550iBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $32,318 $43,075
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   395  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700 700      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Heated front seats       500    
Wood trim       0    
Premium Group         5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,145  
Dynamic Driver Package         1,625 1,300
Driver Confidence Package 2         1,690 1,690
Panoramic sunroof         1,550  
Metal pedals         180 180
Rear spoiler         415 415
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920 920    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   359  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645 645      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525    
Heated front seats       455    
Wood trim       0    
Premium Group         4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,042  
Dynamic Driver Package         1,479 1,183
Driver Confidence Package 2         1,538 1,538
Panoramic sunroof         1,410  
Metal pedals         164 164
Rear spoiler         378 378
Options (change) 15,325 13,875 13,475 7,825 12,000 3,585
Options (change) 14,105 12,770 12,400 7,195 11,170 3,263
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $68,720 $72,570 $76,470 $82,220 $46,590 $49,380
Total Invoice $64,510 $68,105 $71,735 $77,130 $44,413 $47,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,694
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim530i540i540dM550iBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$68,720$72,570$76,470$82,220$46,590$49,380
Adjustments for Features-3,625-3,625-5,575-6,8250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,095$68,945$70,895$75,395$46,590$48,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$10,300$0$2,315
Total Invoice$64,510$68,105$71,735$77,130$44,413$47,263
Adjustments for Features-3,403-3,402-5,230-6,4020-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,107$64,703$66,505$70,728$44,413$46,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,596$5,398$9,621$0$2,395

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim530i540i540dM550iBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200  
Following distance indicator    $25$25
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,445$10,445$12,395$13,645$6,820$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$3,625$5,575$6,825$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,403-3,402-5,230-6,4020-455

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in114.4 in
Length194.6 in197.5 in
Width73.5 in73.5 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested362592%
Total Not Requested3008%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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