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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: $34,680

Buick Regal   
Difference: $21,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,017

Buick Regal   
Difference: $19,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRegal3-Series
TrimBaseActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,055 $50,150
Base Invoice $25,973 $46,820
Premium 2 Package 2,845  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 2,000  
Navigation system 895 2,150
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Premium 2 Package 2,731  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 1,760  
Navigation system 788 1,955
Sunroof 880  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 6,740 5,400
Options (change) 6,159 4,910
Destination 885 995
Total Price $34,680 $56,545
Total Invoice $33,017 $52,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,514
Model Year20122015
ModelRegal3-Series
TrimBaseActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,680$56,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$55,265
Total Invoice$33,017$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,017$51,531

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelRegal3-Series
TrimBaseActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,194

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,665 lb.3,910 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
Buick Regal

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested140052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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