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BMW i3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli3LaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $30,170
Base Invoice $39,690 $28,963
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
LFX V6 engine   0
Rear spoiler   350
AWD   2,165
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
LFX V6 engine   0
Rear spoiler   308
AWD   2,078
Options (change) 550 8,730
Options (change) 500 8,118
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $39,775
Total Invoice $33,685 $37,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76
Model Year20162012
Modeli3LaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E303hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/50-18
Total Price$36,445$39,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$35,220
Total Invoice$33,685$37,956
Adjustments for Features0-4,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$33,609

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
Modeli3LaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,125$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,347

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
Modeli3LaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.7 in
Length157.4 in196.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height62.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested82525%
Total Not Requested242575%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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