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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: $46,745

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $10,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,385

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $33,535
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $32,194
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
M Sport Design 4,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650 650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700 700    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300    
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0  
Premium I Group           5,675
Ultra Luxury Package           2,495
Panoramic sunroof           1,195
Driver Confidence Package           2,125
Navigation system           795
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
M Sport Design 4,510          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600 600  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645 645    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 525  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115    
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0  
Premium I Group           5,448
Ultra Luxury Package           2,196
Panoramic sunroof           1,052
Driver Confidence Package           1,870
Navigation system           700
Options (change) 10,715 8,415 6,665 6,665 5,625 12,285
Options (change) 9,865 7,745 6,135 6,135 5,170 11,266
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,110 $57,142 $65,360 $69,660 $80,020 $46,745
Total Invoice $60,270 $53,482 $61,470 $65,470 $75,105 $44,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,829
Model Year201820182018201820182014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8182hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$64,110$57,142$65,360$69,660$80,020$46,745
Adjustments for Features-1,730-1,355-1,430-3,380-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,380$55,787$63,930$66,280$74,240$46,745
Cost Above Minimum$6,593$0$8,143$10,493$18,453$0
Total Invoice$60,270$53,482$61,470$65,470$75,105$44,385
Adjustments for Features-1,626-1,268-1,345-3,177-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,644$52,214$60,125$62,293$69,680$44,385
Cost Above Minimum$6,430$0$7,911$10,079$17,466$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018201820182014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLaCrosse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags     $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   $0 
Body kit$0   $0 
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$8,070$8,145$10,095$12,495$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$1,355$1,430$3,380$5,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,626-1,268-1,345-3,177-5,4250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182014
Model5-SeriesLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in111.7 in
Length194.6 in196.9 in
Width73.5 in73.1 in
Height58.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested165063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested402576%
Total Not Requested127524%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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