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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: $31,975

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $20,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,795

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $18,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXS530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $25,827 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Driver Confidence Package 1,150            
Satellite radio 325            
Rear spoiler 275            
Heated front seats 295 500 500 500 500 500  
Stability control 495            
MP3-compatible player 545            
Sunroof 900           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Wood trim           0 0
Driver Confidence Package 955            
Satellite radio 270            
Rear spoiler 228            
Heated front seats 245 455 455 455 455 455  
Stability control 411            
MP3-compatible player 452            
Sunroof 747           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 3,985 3,250 3,250 1,800 1,800 500 0
Options (change) 3,308 2,980 2,980 1,645 1,645 455 0
Destination 660 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,975 $56,645 $51,977 $60,495 $64,795 $74,895 $104,595
Total Invoice $29,795 $53,385 $48,717 $56,980 $60,980 $70,390 $98,095

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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: $13,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,200
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXS530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$31,975$56,645$51,977$60,495$64,795$74,895$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,180-6,105-6,180-8,130-11,555-12,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,975$50,465$45,872$54,315$56,665$63,340$91,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,468$45,818
Total Invoice$29,795$53,385$48,717$56,980$60,980$70,390$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,824-5,722-5,821-7,651-10,860-12,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,795$47,561$42,995$51,159$53,329$59,530$85,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,566$0$8,164$10,334$16,535$42,997

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXS530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler$200    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system      $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,065$8,245$8,170$8,245$10,195$13,620$14,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180$6,105$6,180$8,130$11,555$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,824-5,722-5,821-7,651-10,860-12,103

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelLaCrosse5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in117.1 in
Length198.1 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.7 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 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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