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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: $29,950

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $10,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpalaImpala
Trim328i335iLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $25,710 $30,035
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $24,681 $28,833
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Luxury Edition Package     2,515  
Sunroof     900 900
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Luxury Edition Package     2,213  
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 6,125 3,975 3,415 900
Options (change) 5,570 3,615 3,005 792
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $41,920 $47,270 $29,950 $31,760
Total Invoice $38,755 $43,700 $28,511 $30,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,483
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpalaImpala
Trim328i335iLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6211hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$41,920$47,270$29,950$31,760
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,2050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,015$45,065$29,950$31,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$1,710
Total Invoice$38,755$43,700$28,511$30,450
Adjustments for Features-1,761-2,0380-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,994$41,662$28,511$30,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,668$0$1,843

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpalaImpala
Trim328i335iLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Storage compartment under second row seats  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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   
Compass$0 $0$0
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
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,580$2,375$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$2,205$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,761-2,0380-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122011
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.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%

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

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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