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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: $35,085

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $107,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,353

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $99,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli8LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXLCXS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $134,040 $28,414 $32,456
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Driver Confidence Package   1,440 1,440
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Giga World 1,840    
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Driver Confidence Package   1,267 1,267
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Options (change) 2,000 4,635 3,435
Options (change) 1,840 4,079 3,023
Destination 995 860 860
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $35,085 $38,095
Total Invoice $133,082 $33,353 $36,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,657
Model Year201720112011
Modeli8LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXLCXS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiHhp 280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$142,602$35,085$38,095
Adjustments for Features-5,4350-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,167$35,085$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610
Total Invoice$133,082$33,353$36,339
Adjustments for Features-5,0720-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,010$33,353$35,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,651

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201720112011
Modeli8LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXLCXS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$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$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$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$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$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,450$5,015$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0720-1,335

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172011
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.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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