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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: $39,150

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $18,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,184

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $16,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500 $33,015
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840 $31,694
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,995
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 350
Xenon HID headlights 800       695
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel       200  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Touring Package         800
Sunroof, large         1,195
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   1,756
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 308
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 308
Xenon HID headlights 730       612
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Heated steering wheel       180  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Touring Package         704
Sunroof, large         1,052
Options (change) 11,230 10,230 7,280 4,830 5,385
Options (change) 10,145 9,230 6,545 4,310 4,740
Destination 825 825 825 825 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $57,855 $62,155 $68,505 $94,155 $39,150
Total Invoice $53,285 $57,245 $63,120 $86,975 $37,184

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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: $19,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,136
Model Year20092009200920092010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10280hp V6
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$57,855$62,155$68,505$94,155$39,150
Adjustments for Features000-2,615-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,855$62,155$68,505$91,540$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$10,650$33,685$0
Total Invoice$53,285$57,245$63,120$86,975$37,184
Adjustments for Features000-2,416-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,285$57,245$63,120$84,559$36,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$9,835$31,274$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092009200920092010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iM5CXS
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
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
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 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,140$4,140$6,755$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,615$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,416-1,035

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,506 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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