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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: $50,270

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $28,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,991

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $24,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $36,065
Base Invoice $55,585 $34,622
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Premium Package 2 2,800  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
App support 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
AWD 2,300 2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Premium Group   5,000
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Dynamic Driver Package   1,300
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Premium Package 2 2,550  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
App support 230  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
AWD 2,115 2,112
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Premium Group   4,800
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Dynamic Driver Package   1,183
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 17,275 13,280
Options (change) 15,765 12,444
Destination 875 925
Total Price $78,350 $50,270
Total Invoice $72,225 $47,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,403
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-20
Total Price$78,350$50,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,350$49,045
Total Invoice$72,225$47,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,225$46,822

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Total Value of Features$7,820$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,169

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in114.4 in
Length193.1 in197.5 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 devices0Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested282572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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