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

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,125

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $1,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,147

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615            
Front side airbags 350 350 350            
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Limited-slip rear differential 295                
Power-folding mirrors   245              
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575            
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920            
Premium Package       3,100          
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats       475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550 550 550
Sunroof         1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Wood trim                 0
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510            
Front side airbags 291 291 291            
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Limited-slip rear differential 245                
Power-folding mirrors   203              
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307            
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764            
Premium Package       2,820          
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats       430          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof         955 955 955   0
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 3,110 5,850 5,605 8,025 5,500 5,500 5,500 4,450 1,500
Options (change) 2,582 4,855 4,652 7,300 5,005 5,005 5,005 4,050 1,365
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $41,240 $41,125 $44,925 $42,170 $44,845 $46,345 $46,194 $51,245 $65,995
Total Invoice $36,243 $36,147 $39,383 $39,475 $41,960 $43,340 $42,884 $47,860 $61,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche Z66
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,842
Model Year200620062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA4A4A4M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$41,240$41,125$44,925$42,170$44,845$46,345$46,194$51,245$65,995
Adjustments for Features-585-585-2,9350-875-975-1,000-1,575-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$40,540$41,990$42,170$43,970$45,370$45,194$49,670$63,970
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$1,450$0$1,800$3,200$3,024$7,500$21,800
Total Invoice$36,243$36,147$39,383$39,475$41,960$43,340$42,884$47,860$61,460
Adjustments for Features-514-514-2,5730-819-912-928-1,471-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,729$35,633$36,810$39,475$41,141$42,428$41,956$46,389$59,574
Cost Above Minimum$96$0$1,177$0$1,666$2,953$2,481$6,914$20,099

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800      
6-speed manual   $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300  
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
4WD w/low range  $2200      
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125      
Proximity key   $250   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40      
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250      
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150      
Midgate$400$400$400      
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700      
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger      $0  
8 kWh battery pack      $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear spoiler        $200
Removable rear window$100$100$100      
Skid plates  $150      
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25      
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound        $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights        $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
LED headlights       $1000 
Steering-linked headlights        $150
Xenon HID headlights        $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75      
Floor mats$75  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0      
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0      
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0       
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching        $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,580$4,580$6,930$3,995$4,870$4,970$4,995$5,570$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$585$2,935$0$875$975$1,000$1,575$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-514-514-2,5730-819-912-928-1,471-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelAvalanche3-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in110.6 in
Length221.6 in182.5 in
Width79.8 in71.3 in
Height73.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume0.013.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested220095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested220095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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 seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested207568%
Total Not Requested97532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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