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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: $31,700

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $20,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,567

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $18,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $27,330
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $25,827
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 295
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Driver Confidence Package         1,150
Stability control         495
MP3-compatible player         545
Sunroof         900
Satellite radio         325
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 245
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Driver Confidence Package         955
Stability control         411
MP3-compatible player         452
Sunroof         747
Satellite radio         270
Options (change) 4,125 2,625 2,150 1,325 3,710
Options (change) 3,755 2,390 1,960 1,205 3,080
Destination 895 895 895 895 660
Total Price $51,920 $56,020 $63,995 $64,220 $31,700
Total Invoice $47,980 $51,765 $59,110 $59,320 $29,567

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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: $15,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,171
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,920$56,020$63,995$64,220$31,700
Adjustments for Features-4,590-4,140-4,880-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,330$51,880$59,115$58,840$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$11,785$11,510$0
Total Invoice$47,980$51,765$59,110$59,320$29,567
Adjustments for Features-4,242-3,826-4,507-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,738$47,939$54,603$54,350$29,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$10,865$10,612$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,530$6,080$6,820$7,320$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$4,140$4,880$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,242-3,826-4,507-4,9700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122006
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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