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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: $41,205

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $27,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,374

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $23,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $33,810
Base Invoice $56,255 $32,458
Premium Package 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 2,095  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,539
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 6,600 6,470
Options (change) 6,015 5,991
Destination 895 925
Total Price $68,445 $41,205
Total Invoice $63,165 $39,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,187
Model Year20122016
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, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$68,445$41,205
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,790$41,205
Total Invoice$63,165$39,374
Adjustments for Features-6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,561$39,374

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,120$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040

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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 Year20122016
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.3,756 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
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested220070%
Total Not Requested92530%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested220099%
Total Not Requested251%

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