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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,595

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,084

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $8,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $48,200
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $44,098
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Sunroof 995 995  
Rearview camera 250 250  
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
4.1 axle ratio 100 100  
Transmission cooler 95 95  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Technology Package     4,150
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868  
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Sunroof 826 826  
Rearview camera 207 207  
6.0L V8 909 909  
4.1 axle ratio 83 83  
Transmission cooler 79 79  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 9,390 4,785 4,150
Options (change) 7,795 3,972 3,756
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $44,595 $46,510 $53,245
Total Invoice $40,084 $41,673 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,749
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine366hp V8366hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,595$46,510$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$46,060$52,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0
Total Invoice$40,084$41,673$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-403-916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,084$41,270$47,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,186$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,580$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-916

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelAvalancheRL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in110.2 in
Length221.3 in195.8 in
Width79.1 in72.7 in
Height76.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested210064%
Total Not Requested120036%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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