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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: $42,745

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,684

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimxDrive30iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $30,170
Base Invoice $36,250 $28,963
Premium Package 2,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Navigation system 1,800 895
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Heated steering wheel 150  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,175
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Premium Package 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear side airbags 350 308
Navigation system 1,640 788
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Heated steering wheel 135  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,088
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 7,685 11,700
Options (change) 6,995 10,846
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,910 $42,745
Total Invoice $44,070 $40,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,608
Model Year20092012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimxDrive30iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6303hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$47,910$42,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,910$40,410
Total Invoice$44,070$40,684
Adjustments for Features0-2,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,070$38,462

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimxDrive30iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,520$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,222

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelX3LaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in111.7 in
Length179.7 in196.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height66.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested155038%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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