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Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,615

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,995

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $9,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRegal3-Series3-Series
TrimGS328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,835 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $33,442 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 895    
Sunroof 1,000    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Navigation system 788    
Sunroof 880    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 1,895 13,725 10,325
Options (change) 1,668 12,490 9,395
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $37,615 $49,520 $53,620
Total Invoice $35,995 $45,675 $49,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal GS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,407
Model Year201220122012
ModelRegal3-Series3-Series
TrimGS328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,615$49,520$53,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$48,140$52,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$35,995$45,675$49,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,273-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,995$44,402$48,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012
ModelRegal3-Series3-Series
TrimGS328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,840$3,220$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,273-1,273

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelRegal3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.6 in
Length190.2 in182.5 in
Width73.1 in71.3 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,601 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested330087%
Total Not Requested50013%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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