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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: $42,680

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $28,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,854

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $25,226

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Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $33,665
Base Invoice $56,255 $32,318
Premium Package 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Luxury Seating Package 1,900  
Heated front seats 500  
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395
App support 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Premium Group   5,000
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Premium Package 2,095  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Luxury Seating Package 1,730  
Heated front seats 455  
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359
App support 230  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Premium Group   4,800
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Options (change) 9,800 8,090
Options (change) 8,930 7,611
Destination 895 925
Total Price $71,645 $42,680
Total Invoice $66,080 $40,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,557
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
TrimActiveHybrid 5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$71,645$42,680
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,920$42,680
Total Invoice$66,080$40,854
Adjustments for Features-6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,411$40,854

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
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 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,395$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6690

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,365 lb.3,490 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 ft314.3 ft3

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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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
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 wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested312580%
Total Not Requested80020%
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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