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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: $39,750

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $27,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,762

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $24,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $30,170
Base Invoice $56,255 $28,963
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,295
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,140
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Options (change) 5,650 8,705
Options (change) 5,145 7,924
Destination 895 875
Total Price $67,495 $39,750
Total Invoice $62,295 $37,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,919
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-17
Total Price$67,495$39,750
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,830$39,750
Total Invoice$62,295$37,762
Adjustments for Features-6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,681$37,762

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,955$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6140

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,365 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested237583%
Total Not Requested47517%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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		1000Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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