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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: $44,305

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,333

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseAvenir328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Group 5,000      
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   550 550
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,100 1,100
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Folding second row seats     475 475
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Sport Line       1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical       900
Premium Group 4,800      
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   500 500
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,000 1,000
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Folding second row seats     430 430
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475
Sport Line       1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical       820
Options (change) 9,715 1,300 12,840 13,340
Options (change) 9,090 1,183 11,690 12,165
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $44,305 $47,095 $48,635 $56,635
Total Invoice $42,333 $45,183 $44,875 $52,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,862
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseAvenir328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,305$47,095$48,635$56,635
Adjustments for Features-3,475-3,9500-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,830$43,145$48,635$55,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$7,025
Total Invoice$42,333$45,183$44,875$52,250
Adjustments for Features-3,320-3,7900-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,013$41,393$44,875$51,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0$6,475

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseAvenir328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
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$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,745$7,220$3,270$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$3,950$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,320-3,7900-900

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosse3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.6 in
Length197.5 in182.5 in
Width73.5 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested120031%
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%
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%

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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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