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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: $8,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,995

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $7,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelRegal3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGS320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,835 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $33,442 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Navigation system 895 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sunroof 1,000           0
Premium Package   3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Track Handling Package   2,300 2,300     1,700  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950 950  
LED headlights   700          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Luxury Package     0     0  
Run-flat tire delete           0  
Executive Package             3,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical             1,000
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 788 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Sunroof 880           0
Premium Package   2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Track Handling Package   2,095 2,095     1,545  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865 865  
LED headlights   635          
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats   430          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Luxury Package     0     0  
Run-flat tire delete           0  
Executive Package             3,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical             910
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,895 11,975 10,150 7,850 7,850 7,100 5,050
Options (change) 1,668 10,895 9,240 7,145 7,145 6,460 4,595
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $37,615 $46,120 $49,495 $48,695 $48,544 $53,895 $69,545
Total Invoice $35,995 $43,070 $46,195 $45,480 $45,024 $50,270 $64,690

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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: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,786
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelRegal3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGS320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$37,615$46,120$49,495$48,695$48,544$53,895$69,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-3,230-2,955-2,980-2,080-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$44,740$46,265$45,740$45,564$51,815$66,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$1,000$824$7,075$21,450
Total Invoice$35,995$43,070$46,195$45,480$45,024$50,270$64,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,289-3,015-2,760-2,764-1,940-3,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,995$41,781$43,180$42,720$42,260$48,330$61,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,399$939$479$6,549$19,788

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelRegal3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGS320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0  $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50      
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0  $0 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 $0
Body kit$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  $0$0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights$500     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,320$6,170$5,895$5,920$5,020$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$3,230$2,955$2,980$2,080$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,289-3,015-2,760-2,764-1,940-3,121

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
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.3,431 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 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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