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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: $36,470

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $28,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $24,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700 $30,170
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045 $28,963
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750        
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350     350  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package     3,400 2,200    
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800    
Driver Assistance Package         2,200  
Wood trim         0  
Navigation system           895
Entertainment Package           600
Driver Confidence Package           1,440
2.4L I4 Hybrid           0
Panoramic sunroof           1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           1,295
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505        
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320     320  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Premium Package     3,095 2,000    
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640    
Driver Assistance Package         2,000  
Wood trim         0  
Navigation system           788
Entertainment Package           528
Driver Confidence Package           1,267
2.4L I4 Hybrid           0
Panoramic sunroof           1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           1,140
Options (change) 11,550 11,550 13,650 12,450 5,250 5,425
Options (change) 10,520 10,520 12,430 11,335 4,775 4,775
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $64,525 $67,025 $66,325 $72,225 $91,825 $36,470
Total Invoice $59,525 $61,825 $61,160 $66,600 $84,695 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,733
Model Year201120112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8182hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16600, 16384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/50-18
Total Price$64,525$67,025$66,325$72,225$91,825$36,470
Adjustments for Features-4,530-4,630-3,655-3,955-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,995$62,395$62,670$68,270$85,670$36,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$2,675$8,275$25,675$0
Total Invoice$59,525$61,825$61,160$66,600$84,695$34,613
Adjustments for Features-4,179-4,271-3,370-3,647-5,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,346$57,554$57,790$62,953$79,018$34,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$2,444$7,607$23,672$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $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
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera     $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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $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
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275 
Laminated front side windows     $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $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
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,320$10,420$9,445$9,745$11,945$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$4,630$3,655$3,955$6,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,179-4,271-3,370-3,647-5,6770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
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.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft310.8 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
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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
Remote app25No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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
Remote app25No
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
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
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
Remote app25No
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

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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested302573%
Total Not Requested110027%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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