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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: $41,730

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $24,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,539

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $21,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelX5X5X5X5LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $33,800
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $32,456
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500      
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 100
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package     3,500 1,850  
Driver Confidence Package         1,440
Navigation system         1,995
Touring Package         800
Rear spoiler         245
Sunroof, large         1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         1,295
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185      
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185  
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 88
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package     3,185 1,685  
Driver Confidence Package         1,267
Navigation system         1,756
Touring Package         704
Rear spoiler         216
Sunroof, large         1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         1,140
Options (change) 10,500 10,500 10,500 8,850 7,070
Options (change) 9,555 9,555 9,555 8,055 6,223
Destination 895 895 895 895 860
Total Price $66,595 $69,095 $68,095 $73,945 $41,730
Total Invoice $61,415 $63,715 $62,795 $68,195 $39,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,159
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelX5X5X5X5LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$66,595$69,095$68,095$73,945$41,730
Adjustments for Features-5,115-5,215-4,915-5,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,480$63,880$63,180$68,830$41,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,350$0
Total Invoice$61,415$63,715$62,795$68,195$39,539
Adjustments for Features-4,717-4,809-4,532-4,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,698$58,906$58,263$63,478$39,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,565$6,780$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelX5X5X5X5LaCrosse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$11,330$11,430$11,130$11,330$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$5,215$4,915$5,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,717-4,809-4,532-4,7170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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