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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,925 Buick LaCrosse CXL | ||||||
| Difference: $23,520 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,733 Buick LaCrosse CXL | ||||||
| Difference: $20,832 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | CXL | CXS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $29,590 | $33,800 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $28,414 | $32,456 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 2,300 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 1,900 | 2,400 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,295 | 1,295 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Comfort and Convenience Package #2 | 550 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,350 | |||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,440 | 1,440 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Entertainment Package | 650 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | 1,195 | 1,195 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 2,095 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 1,730 | 2,185 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1,185 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1,185 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Comfort and Convenience Package #2 | 484 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,188 | |||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,267 | 1,267 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,756 | 1,756 | ||||
| Entertainment Package | 572 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | 1,052 | 1,052 | ||||
| Options (change) | 14,650 | 13,150 | 10,400 | 8,700 | 8,475 | 5,925 |
| Options (change) | 13,340 | 11,975 | 9,470 | 7,920 | 7,459 | 5,215 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 860 | 860 |
| Total Price | $62,445 | $66,545 | $72,245 | $71,595 | $38,925 | $40,585 |
| Total Invoice | $57,565 | $61,350 | $66,620 | $66,035 | $36,733 | $38,531 |
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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: $20,330 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,891 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | CXL | CXS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | hp | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 384, 11 | 384, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $62,445 | $66,545 | $72,245 | $71,595 | $38,925 | $40,585 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,190 | -2,740 | -2,565 | -2,490 | 0 | -525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,255 | $63,805 | $69,680 | $69,105 | $38,925 | $40,060 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $10,425 | $9,850 | $0 | $1,135 |
| Total Invoice | $57,565 | $61,350 | $66,620 | $66,035 | $36,733 | $38,531 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,941 | -2,526 | -2,365 | -2,297 | 0 | -498 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,624 | $58,824 | $64,255 | $63,738 | $36,733 | $38,033 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $9,631 | $9,114 | $0 | $1,300 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | CXL | CXS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $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 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,080 | $7,630 | $7,455 | $7,380 | $4,890 | $5,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,190 | $2,740 | $2,565 | $2,490 | $0 | $525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,941 | -2,526 | -2,365 | -2,297 | 0 | -498 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | LaCrosse |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 111.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 196.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 59.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,830 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 38% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 910 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1205 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort and Convenience Package #2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 97% |
Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 910 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1205 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
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