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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,335

Buick Lucerne CXL Premium   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,561

Buick Lucerne CXL Premium   
Difference: $10,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLucerneLucerne
Trim528i535i550iCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $35,675 $44,460
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $34,248 $42,681
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,945  
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350    
Sunroof       950  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,712  
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230    
Sunroof       836  
Options (change) 6,250 7,600 2,600 2,895 0
Options (change) 5,695 6,925 2,370 2,548 0
Destination 875 875 875 765 765
Total Price $52,175 $58,575 $63,675 $39,335 $45,225
Total Invoice $48,215 $54,090 $58,830 $37,561 $43,446

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,725
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLucerneLucerne
Trim528i535i550iCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$52,175$58,575$63,675$39,335$45,225
Adjustments for Features-1,005-2,305-2,3050-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,170$56,270$61,370$39,335$44,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$10,200$0$4,890
Total Invoice$48,215$54,090$58,830$37,561$43,446
Adjustments for Features-929-2,129-2,1300-961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,286$51,961$56,700$37,561$42,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,675$9,414$0$4,924

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLucerneLucerne
Trim528i535i550iCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,920$6,220$6,220$3,915$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$2,305$2,305$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-929-2,129-2,1300-961

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112011
Model5-SeriesLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.6 in
Length193.1 in203.2 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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