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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: $46,280

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $20,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,843

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $19,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
Model3-SeriesAvalancheAvalanche
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $54,850 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $50,640 $33,242 $39,940
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Navigation system 2,100 2,500 2,500
Premium Package 2,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Heated front seats 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,120  
Sunroof 1,050 995 995
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Folding second row seats 475    
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
Luxury Package   1,965  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Navigation system 1,910 2,075 2,075
Premium Package 1,820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Heated front seats 455    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 930  
Sunroof 955 826 826
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Folding second row seats 430    
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
Luxury Package   1,631  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Options (change) 9,745 9,000 3,495
Options (change) 8,860 7,651 2,901
Destination 825 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $66,720 $46,280 $48,095
Total Invoice $61,625 $41,843 $43,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,699
Model Year200920092009
Model3-SeriesAvalancheAvalanche
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine414hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$66,720$46,280$48,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,720$44,160$44,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$61,625$41,843$43,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,917-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,625$39,926$40,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,024

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920092009
Model3-SeriesAvalancheAvalanche
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
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 
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,070$6,190$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,917-2,841

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092009
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested145075%
Total Not Requested47525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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