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BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,695

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $100,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,142

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $91,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli8LaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $30,170
Base Invoice $130,125 $28,963
Giga World 2,000  
Touring Group   8,650
Giga World 1,820  
Touring Group   8,304
Options (change) 2,000 8,650
Options (change) 1,820 8,304
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $39,695
Total Invoice $129,147 $38,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,419
Model Year20162012
Modeli8LaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiHhp
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$139,902$39,695
Adjustments for Features-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,017$39,695
Total Invoice$129,147$38,142
Adjustments for Features-3,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,561$38,142

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
Modeli8LaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,525$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
Modeli8LaCrosse
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.7 in
Length184.9 in196.9 in
Width76.5 in73.1 in
Height50.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested504063%
Total Not Requested295037%

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