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BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,950

Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,004

Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ   
Difference: $6,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5Tahoe
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $52,970
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $49,262
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Running boards 300 300 300 300  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,700      
Premium Package     3,400 2,200  
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800  
Rear Climate Package     900 900  
Roof rails     100 100  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.         1,985
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Running boards 275 275 275 275  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,545      
Premium Package     3,095 2,000  
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640  
Rear Climate Package     820 820  
Roof rails     90 90  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.         1,747
Options (change) 10,850 12,550 13,950 12,750 1,985
Options (change) 9,880 11,425 12,700 11,605 1,747
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Total Price $63,825 $68,025 $66,625 $72,525 $55,950
Total Invoice $58,885 $62,730 $61,430 $66,870 $52,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,062
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5Tahoe
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/55-20
Total Price$63,825$68,025$66,625$72,525$55,950
Adjustments for Features-3,055-4,205-3,105-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,770$63,820$63,520$69,120$55,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$2,750$8,350$0
Total Invoice$58,885$62,730$61,430$66,870$52,004
Adjustments for Features-2,819-3,878-2,863-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,066$58,852$58,567$63,730$52,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$2,501$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5Tahoe
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Removable third row seats    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$11,370$12,520$11,420$11,720$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$4,205$3,105$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,819-3,878-2,863-3,1400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112012
ModelX5Tahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in116.0 in
Length191.2 in202.0 in
Width76.1 in79.0 in
Height69.9 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.5,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested59030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested59030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested69024%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested127579%
Total Not Requested34021%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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