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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesTahoeTahoe
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $43,905 $52,970
Base Invoice $34,680 $40,832 $49,262
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Roof rails 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Luxury Package   1,575  
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Roof rails 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Luxury Package   1,386  
Sunroof   876 876
Options (change) 6,700 2,570 995
Options (change) 6,100 2,262 876
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $45,095 $47,470 $54,960
Total Invoice $41,675 $44,089 $51,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $343
Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesTahoeTahoe
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$45,095$47,470$54,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$45,240$50,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900
Total Invoice$41,675$44,089$51,133
Adjustments for Features0-2,071-4,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,675$42,018$46,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,631

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesTahoeTahoe
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15 $15
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25 $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 release, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,135$8,365$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,071-4,484

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesTahoe
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in116.0 in
Length178.2 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height55.8 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.5,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested50031%

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