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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $26,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $23,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesVerano
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $22,585
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $21,681
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration     400  
Heated front seats     500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       795
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
iPod integration     365  
Heated front seats     455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Navigation system       700
Options (change) 8,725 8,725 2,725 5,075
Options (change) 7,940 7,940 2,480 4,737
Destination 875 875 875 885
Total Price $54,650 $59,700 $63,800 $28,545
Total Invoice $50,460 $55,105 $58,940 $27,303

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,507
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesVerano
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,650$59,700$63,800$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,870-3,570-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,780$56,130$61,030$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,250$0
Total Invoice$50,460$55,105$58,940$27,303
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,295-2,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,810$51,810$56,381$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$8,571$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesVerano
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,520$7,220$6,420$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$3,570$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,650-3,295-2,5590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in105.7 in
Length193.1 in183.9 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested144051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested144051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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