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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: $29,335

Buick Verano   
Difference: $26,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,062

Buick Verano   
Difference: $23,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesVerano
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $23,080
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $22,157
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
App support 250 250 250 250  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Heated front seats     500    
Navigation system         795
Leather Group         3,675
Sunroof         900
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
App support 230 230 230 230  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package 2,050        
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Heated front seats     455    
Navigation system         700
Leather Group         3,528
Sunroof         792
Options (change) 7,700 6,200 3,400 3,050 5,370
Options (change) 7,015 5,650 3,100 2,780 5,020
Destination 895 895 895 895 885
Total Price $55,495 $59,595 $65,245 $65,945 $29,335
Total Invoice $51,240 $55,025 $60,250 $60,895 $28,062

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,951
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesVerano
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,495$59,595$65,245$65,945$29,335
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,045-2,495-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$56,550$62,750$62,600$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,750$10,600$0
Total Invoice$51,240$55,025$60,250$60,895$28,062
Adjustments for Features-3,227-2,811-2,304-3,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,013$52,214$57,946$57,806$28,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$9,933$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesVerano
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$7,745$7,295$6,745$7,595$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$3,045$2,495$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-2,811-2,304-3,0890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122013
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 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested90030%

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