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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,970

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $20,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,395

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $20,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
Model3-SeriesAvalancheAvalanche
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $53,800 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $49,675 $31,389 $36,801
Premium Package 1,900    
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Navigation system 2,100 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Folding second row seats 475    
Rear spoiler 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Sunroof 1,050 995 995
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,120  
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
Polished alloy wheels   1,100  
275/55R20   695  
Rain-sensing wipers   230  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Premium Package 1,730    
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Navigation system 1,910 1,868 1,868
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Folding second row seats 430    
Rear spoiler 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Sunroof 955 826 826
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 930  
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
Polished alloy wheels   913  
275/55R20   577  
Rain-sensing wipers   191  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Options (change) 9,720 9,875 3,245
Options (change) 8,840 8,198 2,694
Destination 825 900 900
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $65,645 $45,080 $44,970
Total Invoice $60,640 $40,487 $40,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,095
Model Year200820082008
Model3-SeriesAvalancheAvalanche
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine414hp V8320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$65,645$45,080$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,645$43,270$42,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0
Total Invoice$60,640$40,487$40,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,626-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,640$38,861$38,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$316$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820082008
Model3-SeriesAvalancheAvalanche
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,355$5,165$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,626-1,850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase108.7 in130.0 in
Length178.2 in221.3 in
Width71.5 in79.1 in
Height55.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.5,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.0101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested87576%
Total Not Requested27524%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested242573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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