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

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Buick Verano vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $17,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $15,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelVerano3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,585 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $21,681 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Leather Group 3,380            
Navigation system 795 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof 900 900         0
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750 750 750
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190 190  
Proximity key   450          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Leather Group 3,245            
Navigation system 700 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sunroof 792 830         0
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats   435          
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690 690 690
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175 175  
Proximity key   415          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,075 9,965 7,490 7,490 7,490 5,140 2,250
Options (change) 4,737 9,165 6,890 6,890 6,890 4,730 2,070
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $28,545 $45,860 $50,235 $48,735 $50,084 $55,085 $68,745
Total Invoice $27,303 $43,295 $47,995 $46,000 $46,974 $51,930 $64,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,928
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelVerano3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,545$45,860$50,235$48,735$50,084$55,085$68,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-4,020-2,770-4,045-4,170-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$42,615$46,215$45,965$46,039$50,915$64,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600$3,350$3,424$8,300$22,210
Total Invoice$27,303$43,295$47,995$46,000$46,974$51,930$64,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,064-3,841-2,615-3,794-3,931-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$40,231$44,154$43,385$43,180$47,999$60,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,923$3,154$2,949$7,768$20,742

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelVerano3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
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 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 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $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
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$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 audio system$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
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$3,475$6,720$7,495$6,245$7,520$7,645$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$4,020$2,770$4,045$4,170$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,064-3,841-2,615-3,794-3,931-3,687

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelVerano3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length183.9 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested237587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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