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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: $30,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $21,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,211

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $19,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Package 2,250            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 475 475   475 275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750        
Driver Confidence Package         950 950  
Sunroof         900 900 900
Stability control         495    
MP3-compatible player         545 545  
Premium Package 2,050            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Folding second row seats 430 430   430 228    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320      
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685        
Driver Confidence Package         788 789  
Sunroof         747 747 747
Stability control         411    
MP3-compatible player         452 452  
Options (change) 4,125 2,625 2,150 1,325 3,165 2,395 900
Options (change) 3,755 2,390 1,960 1,205 2,626 1,988 747
Destination 895 895 895 895 750 750 750
Total Price $51,920 $56,020 $63,995 $64,220 $30,195 $30,935 $34,030
Total Invoice $47,980 $51,765 $59,110 $59,320 $28,211 $29,000 $32,096

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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: $16,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,319
Model Year2012201220122012200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$51,920$56,020$63,995$64,220$30,195$30,935$34,030
Adjustments for Features-4,815-4,365-5,105-5,6050-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,105$51,655$58,890$58,615$30,195$30,810$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$11,785$11,510$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$47,980$51,765$59,110$59,320$28,211$29,000$32,096
Adjustments for Features-4,450-4,033-4,715-5,1770-117-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,530$47,732$54,395$54,143$28,211$28,883$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,202$10,865$10,613$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201220122012200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
4-speed automatic    $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350      
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$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   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
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$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125   
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   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25   
USB port$25$25$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$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
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$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
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$100$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    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$7,480$7,030$7,770$8,270$2,665$2,790$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$4,365$5,105$5,605$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,450-4,033-4,715-5,1770-117-307

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122008
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 CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
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 Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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