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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,025

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,705

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $6,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesImpala
Trim328i335i335dM3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $30,300
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $29,088
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Sunroof       1,050 900
Rear spoiler       0  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Sunroof       955 792
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 4,525 4,525 4,525 5,425 900
Options (change) 4,115 4,115 4,115 4,935 792
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $40,000 $47,450 $49,550 $63,500 $32,025
Total Invoice $37,020 $43,875 $45,810 $58,740 $30,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,353
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesImpala
Trim328i335i335dM3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$40,000$47,450$49,550$63,500$32,025
Adjustments for Features-2,120-1,720-2,670-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,880$45,730$46,880$61,055$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,850$9,000$23,175$0
Total Invoice$37,020$43,875$45,810$58,740$30,705
Adjustments for Features-1,962-1,590-2,468-2,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,058$42,285$43,342$56,478$30,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,227$8,284$21,420$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesImpala
Trim328i335i335dM3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150 
6-speed automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $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 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under second row seats    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Floor mats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,595$5,545$5,320$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$1,720$2,670$2,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,962-1,590-2,468-2,2620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length178.2 in200.4 in
Width71.5 in72.9 in
Height55.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested82529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

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