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BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $14,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,211

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $13,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelX3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive30iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $36,250 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Package 2,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 700      
Driver Confidence Package   950 950  
Sunroof   900 900 900
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
MP3-compatible player   545 545  
Premium Package 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 635      
Driver Confidence Package   788 789  
Sunroof   747 747 747
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
MP3-compatible player   452 452  
Options (change) 4,550 3,165 2,395 900
Options (change) 4,140 2,626 1,988 747
Destination 825 750 750 750
Total Price $44,775 $30,195 $30,935 $34,030
Total Invoice $41,215 $28,211 $29,000 $32,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelX3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive30iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$44,775$30,195$30,935$34,030
Adjustments for Features-4,0050-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,770$30,195$30,810$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$41,215$28,211$29,000$32,096
Adjustments for Features-3,6870-117-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,528$28,211$28,883$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelX3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive30iCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,970$2,965$3,090$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6870-117-307

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
ModelX3LaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in110.5 in
Length179.7 in198.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

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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