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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: $28,030

Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9   
Difference: $13,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,306

Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9   
Difference: $12,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim328i335iLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $25,155 $27,475 $29,355
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $23,792 $25,984 $27,740
Premium Package 3,600        
BMW Assist 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,125    
Universal garage door opener     100    
Sunroof     900 900 900
Convenience Package         240
Premium Package 3,275        
BMW Assist 590 590      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 934    
Universal garage door opener     83    
Sunroof     747 747 747
Convenience Package         199
Options (change) 6,125 3,975 2,125 900 1,140
Options (change) 5,570 3,615 1,764 747 946
Destination 895 895 750 750 750
Total Price $41,920 $47,270 $28,030 $29,125 $31,245
Total Invoice $38,755 $43,700 $26,306 $27,481 $29,436

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,823
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim328i335iLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,920$47,270$28,030$29,125$31,245
Adjustments for Features-2,840-3,1400-275-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$44,130$28,030$28,850$30,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$820$2,715
Total Invoice$38,755$43,700$26,306$27,481$29,436
Adjustments for Features-2,626-2,9030-259-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,129$40,797$26,306$27,222$28,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,668$0$916$2,659

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012200820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim328i335iLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,255$2,115$2,390$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$3,140$0$275$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,626-2,9030-259-471

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.5 in
Length182.5 in200.4 in
Width71.3 in72.9 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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