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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: $49,235

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,058

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelX3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive35iBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $39,465 $32,318 $43,075
Navigation system 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300    
Heated front seats 500    
App support 250    
Rearview camera 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Premium Group   5,000  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,300 975
AWD   2,260 2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Cargo mat   80 80
Navigation system 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185    
Heated front seats 455    
App support 230    
Rearview camera 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Premium Group   4,800  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,183 887
AWD   2,295 2,112
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Cargo mat   73 73
Options (change) 11,100 14,645 3,670
Options (change) 10,110 13,815 3,450
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $54,695 $49,235 $49,465
Total Invoice $50,470 $47,058 $47,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,156
Model Year201220182018
ModelX3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive35iBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$54,695$49,235$49,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,695$47,410$47,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$50,470$47,058$47,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,744-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,470$45,314$45,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelX3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive35iBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,895$8,720$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,744-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelX3LaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.4 in
Length183.0 in197.5 in
Width74.1 in73.5 in
Height65.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222557%
Total Not Requested170043%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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