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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: $41,630

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $20,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,451

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $18,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim535i535d550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600 $33,800
Base Invoice $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790 $32,456
Premium Package 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,295
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Rear spoiler       0 245
Wood trim       0  
Driver Confidence Package         1,440
Navigation system         1,995
Touring Package         800
Sunroof, large         1,195
Premium Package 1,365 1,365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,140
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Rear spoiler       0 216
Wood trim       0  
Driver Confidence Package         1,267
Navigation system         1,756
Touring Package         704
Sunroof, large         1,052
Options (change) 5,900 5,900 2,700 2,200 6,970
Options (change) 5,370 5,370 2,455 2,000 6,135
Destination 995 995 995 995 860
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $62,495 $63,995 $68,595 $98,095 $41,630
Total Invoice $58,195 $59,575 $63,840 $91,085 $39,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,218
Model Year20152015201520152011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim535i535d550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$62,495$63,995$68,595$98,095$41,630
Adjustments for Features-565-565-915-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,930$63,430$67,680$94,955$41,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$5,750$33,025$0
Total Invoice$58,195$59,575$63,840$91,085$39,451
Adjustments for Features-526-526-852-2,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,669$59,049$62,988$88,169$39,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$5,319$30,500$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152015201520152011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim535i535d550iM5CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 $250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $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
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,255$6,605$8,830$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$565$915$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-526-852-2,9160

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152011
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.7 in
Length193.4 in196.9 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 Legroom35.3 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested910100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested1205100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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