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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: $30,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $26,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,211

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $25,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200820082008
Model5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim530i540iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Package 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700      
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Driver Confidence Package     950 950  
Sunroof     900 900 900
Folding second row seats     275    
Stability control     495    
MP3-compatible player     545 545  
Premium Package 2,115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645      
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Driver Confidence Package     788 789  
Sunroof     747 747 747
Folding second row seats     228    
Stability control     411    
MP3-compatible player     452 452  
Options (change) 4,400 2,100 3,165 2,395 900
Options (change) 4,040 1,925 2,626 1,988 747
Destination 995 995 750 750 750
Total Price $56,595 $59,545 $30,195 $30,935 $34,030
Total Invoice $53,330 $56,100 $28,211 $29,000 $32,096

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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: $18,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,118
Model Year20172017200820082008
Model5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim530i540iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT8T8A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$56,595$59,545$30,195$30,935$34,030
Adjustments for Features-7,430-6,3550-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$53,190$30,195$30,810$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$53,330$56,100$28,211$29,000$32,096
Adjustments for Features-7,001-5,9870-117-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,329$50,113$28,211$28,883$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,784$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017200820082008
Model5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim530i540iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Navigation system$600$600   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,545$8,470$2,115$2,240$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,430$6,355$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,001-5,9870-117-307

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.5 in
Length194.6 in198.1 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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