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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: $45,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,598

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i335i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $32,290 $39,190
Luxury Package 1,965      
2LT Equipment Group 2,125      
Navigation system 2,500 2,500    
Sunroof 995 995    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120     900
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600  
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Folding second row seats     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Line       1,700
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Luxury Package 1,631      
2LT Equipment Group 1,944      
Navigation system 2,075 2,075    
Sunroof 826 826    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930     820
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275  
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Folding second row seats     430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Line       1,545
Leather seating surfaces       1,320
Options (change) 8,705 3,495 9,825 10,275
Options (change) 7,406 2,901 8,940 9,350
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $45,985 $48,095 $45,620 $53,570
Total Invoice $41,598 $43,791 $42,125 $49,435

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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: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,458
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i335i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,985$48,095$45,620$53,570
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,4350-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,850$44,660$45,620$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$7,075
Total Invoice$41,598$43,791$42,125$49,435
Adjustments for Features-1,931-3,1280-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,667$40,663$42,125$48,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0$6,503

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAvalancheAvalanche3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i335i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
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 audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$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 $100
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,880$8,180$4,745$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,435$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,931-3,1280-807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
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.3,407 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

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 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested337589%
Total Not Requested42511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

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