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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: $35,525

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $18,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,781

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $16,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $47,500 $58,500 $82,900 $30,170
Base Invoice $40,200 $43,880 $54,000 $76,275 $28,963
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   895
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Entertainment Package         600
Driver Confidence Package         1,440
2.4L I4 Hybrid         0
Panoramic sunroof         1,195
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   788
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 308
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730  
Head-up display (HUD) 910 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Entertainment Package         528
Driver Confidence Package         1,267
2.4L I4 Hybrid         0
Panoramic sunroof         1,052
Options (change) 9,930 8,930 7,230 4,830 4,480
Options (change) 9,035 8,125 6,580 4,395 3,943
Destination 695 695 695 695 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $54,125 $57,125 $66,425 $91,425 $35,525
Total Invoice $49,930 $52,700 $61,275 $84,365 $33,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,065
Model Year20072007200720072012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10182hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$54,125$57,125$66,425$91,425$35,525
Adjustments for Features000-2,865-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,125$57,125$66,425$88,560$33,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$12,300$34,435$0
Total Invoice$49,930$52,700$61,275$84,365$33,781
Adjustments for Features000-2,644-1,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,930$52,700$61,275$81,721$31,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,770$11,345$31,791$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072007200720072012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player    $50
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
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 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,565$3,565$6,430$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,865$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,644-1,916

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072012
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.7 in
Length191.1 in196.9 in
Width72.7 in73.1 in
Height57.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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