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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: $35,700

Buick Regal Turbo   
Difference: $31,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,156

Buick Regal Turbo   
Difference: $27,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelRegalRegal3-Series
TrimTurboGSM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,260 $34,835 $54,850
Base Invoice $29,050 $33,442 $50,640
Navigation system 895 895  
Premium 3 Package 2,660    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,050
255/35ZR20   700  
Technology Package     3,250
Folding second row seats     475
Premium Package     2,000
245/35ZR19     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 788 788  
Premium 3 Package 2,553    
Sunroof 880 880 955
255/35ZR20   616  
Technology Package     2,960
Folding second row seats     430
Premium Package     1,820
245/35ZR19     1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 4,555 2,595 10,295
Options (change) 4,221 2,284 9,365
Destination 885 885 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,700 $38,315 $67,270
Total Invoice $34,156 $36,611 $62,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,081
Model Year201220122009
ModelRegalRegal3-Series
TrimTurboGSM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4270hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9336, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-20245/35-19
Total Price$35,700$38,315$67,270
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,700$38,315$66,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,615$0
Total Invoice$34,156$36,611$62,130
Adjustments for Features-9570-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,199$36,611$61,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,412$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122009
ModelRegalRegal3-Series
TrimTurboGSM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,415$2,415$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$920
Value of Feature Adjustments-9570-850

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRegal3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in108.7 in
Length190.2 in178.2 in
Width73.1 in71.5 in
Height58.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,601 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested165098%
Total Not Requested402%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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