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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: $42,395

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,376

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,050 $30,170
Base Invoice $37,965 $28,963
Navigation system 2,150 895
Premium Package 3,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
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
Navigation system 1,955 788
Premium Package 3,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 365  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
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) 10,140 11,350
Options (change) 9,235 10,538
Destination 875 875
Total Price $52,065 $42,395
Total Invoice $48,075 $40,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,256
Model Year20112012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6303hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$52,065$42,395
Adjustments for Features-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,585$42,395
Total Invoice$48,075$40,376
Adjustments for Features-4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,632$40,376

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app$25 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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$6,470$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelX3LaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.7 in
Length183.0 in196.9 in
Width74.1 in73.1 in
Height65.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested41514%

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)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested302573%
Total Not Requested110027%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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