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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: $42,755

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $97,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,923

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $88,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
Modeli8LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseBaseAvenir
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $130,125 $32,318 $43,075
Giga World 2,000    
Premium Group   5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,625 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Giga World 1,820    
Premium Group   4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,479 1,183
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 2,000 8,165 1,300
Options (change) 1,820 7,680 1,183
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $42,755 $47,095
Total Invoice $129,147 $40,923 $45,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,613
Model Year201620182018
Modeli8LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseBaseAvenir
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$139,902$42,755$47,095
Adjustments for Features-1,7450-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,157$42,755$45,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,440
Total Invoice$129,147$40,923$45,183
Adjustments for Features-1,6110-1,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,536$40,923$43,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,437

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620182018
Modeli8LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseBaseAvenir
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,265$6,520$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6110-1,823

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162018
Modeli8LaCrosse
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in114.4 in
Length184.9 in197.5 in
Width76.5 in73.5 in
Height50.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested247563%
Total Not Requested145037%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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