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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: $50,270

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $27,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,991

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $23,414

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Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $36,065
Base Invoice $57,220 $34,622
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
AWD 2,300 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Premium Group   5,000
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Dynamic Driver Package   1,300
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
AWD 2,115 2,112
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Premium Group   4,800
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Dynamic Driver Package   1,183
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 14,550 13,280
Options (change) 13,290 12,444
Destination 895 925
Total Price $77,445 $50,270
Total Invoice $71,405 $47,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,727
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-20
Total Price$77,445$50,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,445$48,895
Total Invoice$71,405$47,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,405$46,678

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,645$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,313

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in114.4 in
Length193.1 in197.5 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested302577%
Total Not Requested90023%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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