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Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,590

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $22,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,413

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $20,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseAvenir530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Group 5,000          
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300        
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145          
Panoramic sunroof 1,550          
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   550 550 550  
Metal pedals 180 180        
Rear spoiler 415 415        
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design     4,900 4,900 4,500  
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700
Wireless charging station     400 400 400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Premium Group 4,800          
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183        
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042          
Panoramic sunroof 1,410          
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   505 505 505  
Metal pedals 164 164        
Rear spoiler 378 378        
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design     4,510 4,510 4,140  
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,255 920 920 920
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645
Wireless charging station     370 370 370  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645 645  
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 525
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 12,000 3,585 15,915 14,465 14,065 7,825
Options (change) 11,170 3,263 14,650 13,315 12,945 7,195
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,590 $49,380 $69,310 $73,160 $77,060 $82,220
Total Invoice $44,413 $47,263 $65,055 $68,650 $72,280 $77,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,028
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseAvenir530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,590$49,380$69,310$73,160$77,060$82,220
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,850-3,850-5,800-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,590$48,905$65,460$69,310$71,260$75,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$3,850$5,800$9,935
Total Invoice$44,413$47,263$65,055$68,650$72,280$77,130
Adjustments for Features0-455-3,614-3,613-5,440-6,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,413$46,808$61,441$65,037$66,840$70,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0$3,596$5,399$9,287

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseAvenir530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200$200
Following distance indicator$25$25    
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Safety key$5$5    
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,820$7,295$10,670$10,670$12,620$13,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,850$3,850$5,800$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-3,614-3,613-5,440-6,402

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosse5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in117.1 in
Length197.5 in194.6 in
Width73.5 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested380097%
Total Not Requested1253%
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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