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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: $46,280

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $19,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,843

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $18,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series
TrimLTLTZM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $53,800
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $49,675
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 2,100
Luxury Package 1,965    
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120   1,000
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Sunroof 995 995 1,050
Premium Package     1,900
245/35ZR19     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Heated front seats     500
Folding second row seats     475
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 2,075 2,075 1,910
Luxury Package 1,631    
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930   910
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Sunroof 826 826 955
Premium Package     1,730
245/35ZR19     1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Heated front seats     455
Folding second row seats     430
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 9,000 3,495 9,720
Options (change) 7,651 2,901 8,840
Destination 950 950 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,280 $48,095 $65,645
Total Invoice $41,843 $43,791 $60,640

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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: $21,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,727
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series
TrimLTLTZM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/35-19
Total Price$46,280$48,095$65,645
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,145$44,960$65,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$41,843$43,791$60,640
Adjustments for Features-1,930-2,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,913$40,937$60,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series
TrimLTLTZM3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,190$7,190$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,930-2,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalanche3-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in108.7 in
Length221.3 in178.2 in
Width79.1 in71.5 in
Height76.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50033%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested145075%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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