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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: $31,700

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $18,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,567

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $16,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXS528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $25,827 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Driver Confidence Package 1,150      
MP3-compatible player 545      
Stability control 495      
Sunroof 900      
Heated front seats 295 500 500 500
Satellite radio 325      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Driver Confidence Package 955      
MP3-compatible player 452      
Stability control 411      
Sunroof 747      
Heated front seats 245 455 455 455
Satellite radio 270      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,710 4,425 4,425 1,325
Options (change) 3,080 4,030 4,030 1,205
Destination 660 875 875 875
Total Price $31,700 $50,350 $55,400 $62,400
Total Invoice $29,567 $46,550 $51,195 $57,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,172
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXS528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,700$50,350$55,400$62,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,740-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$47,310$51,660$57,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,610
Total Invoice$29,567$46,550$51,195$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,811-3,456-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,567$43,739$47,739$53,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$9,786

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXS528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,540$4,580$5,280$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$3,740$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,811-3,456-4,140

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosse5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in116.9 in
Length198.1 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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