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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,125

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,147

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $11,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71528i535i550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615        
Front side airbags 350 350 350        
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Limited-slip rear differential 295            
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920        
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575        
Power-folding mirrors   245          
Premium Package       2,400 2,200    
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595 595
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510        
Front side airbags 291 291 291        
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Limited-slip rear differential 245            
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764        
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307        
Power-folding mirrors   203          
Premium Package       2,185 2,000    
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540 540
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 3,110 5,850 5,605 5,870 5,670 3,470 1,070
Options (change) 2,582 4,855 4,652 5,340 5,155 3,155 970
Destination 875 875 875 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $41,240 $41,125 $44,925 $51,295 $56,295 $63,095 $88,795
Total Invoice $36,243 $36,147 $39,383 $47,375 $51,975 $58,255 $82,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche Z66
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,516
Model Year2006200620062008200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71528i535i550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionA4A4A4M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$41,240$41,125$44,925$51,295$56,295$63,095$88,795
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,465-3,8150-650-1,050-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$39,660$41,110$51,295$55,645$62,045$84,930
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$1,450$0$4,350$10,750$33,635
Total Invoice$36,243$36,147$39,383$47,375$51,975$58,255$82,165
Adjustments for Features-1,287-1,288-3,3440-600-969-3,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,956$34,859$36,039$47,375$51,375$57,286$78,589
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$1,180$0$4,000$9,911$31,214

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006200620062008200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71528i535i550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
4WD w/low range  $2200    
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Midgate$400$400$400    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700    
Ski sack   $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   $300
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Rear spoiler      $200
Removable rear window$100$100$100    
Skid plates  $150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40    
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote      $200
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25    
Surround sound      $250
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers      $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75    
Floor mats$75  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
All-terrain tires  $0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,255$6,605$2,790$3,440$3,840$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,465$3,815$0$650$1,050$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,287-1,288-3,3440-600-969-3,576

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelAvalanche5-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in113.7 in
Length221.6 in191.1 in
Width79.8 in72.7 in
Height73.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume0.014.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested220095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested220095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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%

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