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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: $41,125

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,147

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $2,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim328i335i335dM3LTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,145 2,145 2,145
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475      
Sunroof       1,050      
Rear spoiler       0      
Sun and Sound Package         320 615 615
Limited-slip rear differential         295    
Front side airbags         350 350 350
Front bucket seats           1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats           920 920
Power-folding mirrors           245  
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,780 1,780 1,780
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430      
Sunroof       955      
Rear spoiler       0      
Sun and Sound Package         266 510 510
Limited-slip rear differential         245    
Front side airbags         291 291 291
Front bucket seats           1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats           764 764
Power-folding mirrors           203  
Options (change) 7,495 6,795 6,795 7,195 3,110 5,850 5,605
Options (change) 6,815 6,175 6,175 6,540 2,582 4,855 4,652
Destination 825 825 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $41,920 $47,920 $50,620 $64,170 $41,240 $41,125 $44,925
Total Invoice $38,730 $44,255 $46,670 $59,305 $36,243 $36,147 $39,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche Z66
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,875
Model Year2009200920092009200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim328i335i335dM3LTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$41,920$47,920$50,620$64,170$41,240$41,125$44,925
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,600-1,100-1,470-1,470-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,920$47,270$49,020$63,070$39,770$39,655$41,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$7,100$21,150$115$0$1,450
Total Invoice$38,730$44,255$46,670$59,305$36,243$36,147$39,383
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,475-1,017-1,292-1,292-3,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,730$43,655$45,195$58,288$34,951$34,855$36,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$6,465$19,558$96$0$1,179

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2009200920092009200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim328i335i335dM3LTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
4-speed automatic    $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
4WD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Midgate    $400$400$400
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Rigid bed cover    $700$700$700
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Storage compartment(s) in bed    $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200   
Removable rear window    $100$100$100
Skid plates      $150
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats     $75$75
Aluminum trim   $100   
Floor mats    $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$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires      $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)      $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$2,745$3,395$4,345$3,845$4,215$4,215$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,600$1,100$1,470$1,470$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-1,475-1,017-1,292-1,292-3,349

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092006
Model3-SeriesAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase108.7 in130.0 in
Length178.2 in221.6 in
Width71.5 in79.8 in
Height55.9 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested237583%
Total Not Requested47517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested220095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested220095%
Total Not Requested1255%

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