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

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Buick Lucerne vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,465

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $19,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,035

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $18,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelLucerneLucerne5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXLCXS528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Luxury Package 895          
Stability control 495          
Driver Confidence Package 595 595        
Sunroof 900 900        
Navigation system 1,795 1,795        
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795          
Premium Package     2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
Luxury Package 743          
Stability control 411          
Driver Confidence Package 494 494        
Sunroof 747 747        
Navigation system 1,490 1,490        
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660          
Premium Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Options (change) 5,475 3,290 5,500 4,000 2,150 850
Options (change) 4,545 2,731 5,010 3,645 1,960 775
Destination 725 725 895 895 895 895
Total Price $33,465 $38,280 $53,295 $57,395 $63,995 $63,745
Total Invoice $31,035 $35,836 $49,235 $53,020 $59,110 $58,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,156
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelLucerneLucerne5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXLCXS528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6275hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,465$38,280$53,295$57,395$63,995$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,295-2,845-2,945-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$37,605$50,000$54,550$61,050$60,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$0$4,550$11,050$10,600
Total Invoice$31,035$35,836$49,235$53,020$59,110$58,890
Adjustments for Features0-632-3,044-2,628-2,720-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,035$35,204$46,191$50,392$56,390$55,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,169$0$4,201$10,199$9,794

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelLucerneLucerne5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXLCXS528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass $0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,450$5,070$4,620$4,720$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,295$2,845$2,945$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632-3,044-2,628-2,720-2,905

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelLucerne5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in116.9 in
Length203.2 in193.1 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

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