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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: $41,775

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,600

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
3LT Equipment Group 3,190          
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Rain-sensing wipers 230          
Sunroof 995 995        
Rearview camera 250 250   400 400 400
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120     1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package     3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package     950      
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750
Heated front seats       500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
3LT Equipment Group 2,648          
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Rain-sensing wipers 191          
Sunroof 826 826        
Rearview camera 207 207   365 365 365
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930     910 910 910
Premium Package     2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package     865      
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685 685
Heated front seats       455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 8,035 3,495 8,300 8,450 7,550 7,550
Options (change) 6,670 2,901 7,550 7,690 6,870 6,870
Destination 900 900 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,240 $45,220 $41,775 $46,225 $51,625 $58,125
Total Invoice $38,959 $40,602 $38,600 $42,695 $47,675 $53,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,308
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA4A4M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,240$45,220$41,775$46,225$51,625$58,125
Adjustments for Features-2,960-3,5100-1,150-2,950-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$41,710$41,775$45,075$48,675$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0$3,300$6,900$13,325
Total Invoice$38,959$40,602$38,600$42,695$47,675$53,655
Adjustments for Features-2,667-3,1520-1,062-2,724-2,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,292$37,450$38,600$41,633$44,951$50,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,158$0$3,033$6,351$12,263

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Midgate$400$400    
Rigid bed cover$700$700    
Roof rails $250    
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$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 audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Headlight washers  $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated second row seats  $200   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,630$7,180$3,670$4,820$6,620$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$3,510$0$1,150$2,950$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,667-3,1520-1,062-2,724-2,792

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelAvalanche3-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in110.6 in
Length221.3 in182.5 in
Width79.1 in71.3 in
Height76.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft313.0 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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested242573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested237588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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