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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: $32,125

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $15,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,920

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $13,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim525i530i550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $27,330
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $25,827
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595 325
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500   295
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Rear spoiler       0 275
Wood trim       0  
Driver Confidence Package         1,150
Stability control         495
Sunroof         900
CD changer, in-dash         695
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540 270
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455   245
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Rear spoiler       0 228
Wood trim       0  
Driver Confidence Package         955
Stability control         411
Sunroof         747
CD changer, in-dash         577
Options (change) 4,270 4,070 1,570 1,070 4,135
Options (change) 3,880 3,700 1,425 970 3,433
Destination 695 695 695 695 660
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $47,465 $51,565 $59,665 $85,965 $32,125
Total Invoice $43,430 $47,165 $54,535 $78,735 $29,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,504
Model Year20062006200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim525i530i550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10240hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$47,465$51,565$59,665$85,965$32,125
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,750-1,100-4,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,365$49,815$58,565$81,150$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$12,200$34,785$0
Total Invoice$43,430$47,165$54,535$78,735$29,920
Adjustments for Features-1,006-1,601-1,005-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,424$45,564$53,530$74,325$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,140$11,106$31,901$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim525i530i550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Navigation system   $600 
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,815$3,165$6,880$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,750$1,100$4,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,006-1,601-1,005-4,4100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length191.1 in198.1 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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