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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: $47,100

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,490

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $39,940 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890      
Premium Package   3,100 2,200 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875 875
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229      
Premium Package   2,820 2,000 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795 795
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Options (change) 3,890 9,325 8,425 8,425
Options (change) 3,229 8,485 7,665 7,665
Destination 950 925 925 925
Total Price $48,490 $47,100 $52,500 $59,000
Total Invoice $44,119 $43,490 $48,470 $54,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,974
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,490$47,100$52,500$59,000
Adjustments for Features-3,9600-1,800-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,530$47,100$50,700$57,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600$10,025
Total Invoice$44,119$43,490$48,470$54,450
Adjustments for Features-3,6030-1,662-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,516$43,490$46,808$52,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,318$9,230

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelAvalanche3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Midgate$400   
Rigid bed cover$700   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Removable rear window$100   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,705$3,745$5,545$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0$1,800$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6030-1,662-1,730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092013
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 LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

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