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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: $43,535

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,204

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $5,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d340iM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $38,350 $39,850 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $35,960 $37,340 $42,815 $59,100
3LT Equipment Group 3,190          
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Rain-sensing wipers 230          
Sunroof 995 995 1,050 1,050   0
Rearview camera 250 250        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120         1,000
Limited-slip rear differential 295          
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Track Handling Package     2,300   1,700  
Run-flat tire delete         0  
Executive Package           3,500
Wood trim           0
3LT Equipment Group 2,648          
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Rain-sensing wipers 191          
Sunroof 826 826 955 955   0
Rearview camera 207 207        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930         910
Limited-slip rear differential 245          
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Track Handling Package     2,095   1,545  
Run-flat tire delete         0  
Executive Package           3,185
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,330 3,495 8,750 6,450 7,100 5,050
Options (change) 6,915 2,901 7,965 5,870 6,460 4,595
Destination 900 900 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,535 $45,220 $48,095 $47,295 $53,895 $69,545
Total Invoice $39,204 $40,602 $44,920 $44,205 $50,270 $64,690

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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: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,181
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d340iM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA4A4T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$43,535$45,220$48,095$47,295$53,895$69,545
Adjustments for Features-1,310-1,560-2500-1,000-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,225$43,660$47,845$47,295$52,895$67,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$550$0$5,600$19,950
Total Invoice$39,204$40,602$44,920$44,205$50,270$64,690
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,401-2330-933-2,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,024$39,201$44,687$44,205$49,337$62,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,177$482$0$5,132$18,346

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d340iM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250$250
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    
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat   $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 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Removable rear window$100$100    
Running boards$350$350    
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel 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
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$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
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,805$7,055$5,745$5,495$6,495$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$1,560$250$0$1,000$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,180-1,401-2330-933-2,139

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016
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.3,431 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested-45064%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

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