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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: $38,925

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $20,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,733

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $17,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $28,414 $32,456
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900 2,800    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,295 1,295
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2       550  
Luxury Package       1,350  
Driver Confidence Package       1,440 1,440
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package       650  
Sunroof, large       1,195 1,195
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,140 1,140
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2       484  
Luxury Package       1,188  
Driver Confidence Package       1,267 1,267
Navigation system       1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package       572  
Sunroof, large       1,052 1,052
Options (change) 13,125 12,225 7,775 8,475 5,925
Options (change) 11,945 11,125 7,075 7,459 5,215
Destination 875 875 875 860 860
Total Price $59,050 $63,200 $68,850 $38,925 $40,585
Total Invoice $54,465 $58,290 $63,535 $36,733 $38,531

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,819
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8hp 280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$59,050$63,200$68,850$38,925$40,585
Adjustments for Features-990-990-9900-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,060$62,210$67,860$38,925$40,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,800$0$1,135
Total Invoice$54,465$58,290$63,535$36,733$38,531
Adjustments for Features-913-913-9140-498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,552$57,377$62,621$36,733$38,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,069$0$1,300

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Total Value of Features$5,455$5,455$5,455$4,465$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$990$990$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-913-913-9140-498

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112011
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.7 in
Length193.1 in196.9 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested910100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested1205100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested910100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested1205100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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