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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: $18,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,376

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $30,170
Base Invoice $51,180 $28,963
Premium Tier 2,950  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,175
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Premium Tier 2,715  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,088
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 5,700 11,350
Options (change) 5,245 10,538
Destination 995 875
Total Price $60,995 $42,395
Total Invoice $57,420 $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: $14,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,874
Model Year20182012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6303hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/50-18
Total Price$60,995$42,395
Adjustments for Features-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,565$42,395
Total Invoice$57,420$40,376
Adjustments for Features-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,250$40,376

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182012
ModelX3LaCrosse
TrimM40iBase
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,295$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182012
ModelX3LaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in111.7 in
Length185.9 in196.9 in
Width74.4 in73.1 in
Height66.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested136563%
Total Not Requested80037%

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 tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested332581%
Total Not Requested80019%
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 player0Yes
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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