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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: $35,505

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,485

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $13,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $33,805
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $31,946
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link       50
Sunroof       900
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Bluetooth cell phone link       42
Sunroof       747
Options (change) 4,425 4,425 1,325 950
Options (change) 4,030 4,030 1,205 789
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $50,350 $55,400 $62,400 $35,505
Total Invoice $46,550 $51,195 $57,665 $33,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,462
Model Year2011201120112009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$50,350$55,400$62,400$35,505
Adjustments for Features-2,815-3,515-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,535$51,885$58,145$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,610$0
Total Invoice$46,550$51,195$57,665$33,485
Adjustments for Features-2,603-3,248-3,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,947$47,947$53,733$33,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$9,786$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2011201120112009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535i550iSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $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
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,980$6,720$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$3,515$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,603-3,248-3,9320

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.5 in
Length193.1 in198.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.0 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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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