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BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $26,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,633

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $23,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelX5X5X5X5X5LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045 $28,414 $32,456
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750          
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350     350    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150 100 100
Premium Package     3,400 2,200      
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800      
Driver Assistance Package         2,200    
Wood trim         0    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2           550  
Driver Confidence Package           1,440 1,440
Navigation system           1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package           650  
2.4L I4           0  
Sunroof, large           1,195 1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           1,295 1,295
Rear spoiler             245
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505          
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320     320    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135 88 88
Premium Package     3,095 2,000      
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640      
Driver Assistance Package         2,000    
Wood trim         0    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2           484  
Driver Confidence Package           1,267 1,267
Navigation system           1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package           572  
2.4L I4           0  
Sunroof, large           1,052 1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler             216
Options (change) 10,950 10,950 13,050 11,850 5,400 7,225 6,270
Options (change) 9,970 9,970 11,880 10,785 4,910 6,359 5,519
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 860 860
Total Price $63,925 $66,425 $65,725 $71,625 $91,975 $37,675 $40,930
Total Invoice $58,975 $61,275 $60,610 $66,050 $84,830 $35,633 $38,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,148
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelX5X5X5X5X5LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8182hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16600, 16384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$63,925$66,425$65,725$71,625$91,975$37,675$40,930
Adjustments for Features-5,630-5,730-4,755-5,055-7,3050-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,295$60,695$60,970$66,570$84,670$37,675$39,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$2,675$8,275$26,375$0$1,855
Total Invoice$58,975$61,275$60,610$66,050$84,830$35,633$38,835
Adjustments for Features-5,194-5,286-4,385-4,662-6,7380-1,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,781$55,989$56,225$61,388$78,092$35,633$37,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$2,444$7,607$24,311$0$1,874

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelX5X5X5X5X5LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net     $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels      $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,720$11,820$10,845$11,145$13,395$6,090$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$5,730$4,755$5,055$7,305$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,194-5,286-4,385-4,662-6,7380-1,328

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112011
ModelX5LaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in111.7 in
Length191.2 in196.9 in
Width76.1 in73.1 in
Height69.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested109054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested109054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested104036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Remote app25No
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested910100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested50%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested910100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested50%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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