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Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,800

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $21,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,784

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $18,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse3-Series
TrimBaseAvenirM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $54,850
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $50,640
Premium Group 5,000    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   475
Cargo mat 80 80  
Rear spoiler 415 415 0
Technology Package     3,250
Premium Package     2,000
Sunroof     1,050
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Folding second row seats     475
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium Group 4,800    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   430
Cargo mat 73 73  
Rear spoiler 378 378 0
Technology Package     2,960
Premium Package     1,820
Sunroof     955
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Folding second row seats     430
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 10,210 1,795 9,670
Options (change) 9,541 1,634 8,800
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,800 $47,590 $66,645
Total Invoice $42,784 $45,634 $61,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,601
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse3-Series
TrimBaseAvenirM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionT6T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$44,800$47,590$66,645
Adjustments for Features-4,000-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$43,115$66,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0
Total Invoice$42,784$45,634$61,565
Adjustments for Features-3,820-4,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,964$41,343$61,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,379$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse3-Series
TrimBaseAvenirM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,770$8,245$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,820-4,2910

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182009
ModelLaCrosse3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in108.7 in
Length197.5 in178.2 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187548%
Total Not Requested205052%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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