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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: $42,240

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $13,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,073

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $14,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615        
Front side airbags 350 350 350        
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145   1,900    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295        
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920        
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575        
Power-folding mirrors   245          
Premium Package       2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550  
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats       475 475   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350 350
Technology Package       1,850      
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510        
Front side airbags 291 291 291        
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780   1,730    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,075 1,075        
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764        
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307        
Power-folding mirrors   203          
Premium Package       2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500  
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats       430 430   430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320 320
Technology Package       1,685      
Options (change) 4,110 7,145 6,900 8,175 5,975 3,600 3,525
Options (change) 3,412 5,930 5,727 7,440 5,435 3,275 3,205
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $42,240 $42,420 $46,220 $55,970 $59,370 $65,445 $66,420
Total Invoice $37,073 $37,222 $40,458 $51,665 $54,810 $60,425 $61,320

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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: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,292
Model Year2006200620062012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,240$42,420$46,220$55,970$59,370$65,445$66,420
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,650-2,615-1,565-1,565-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,240$42,120$43,570$53,355$57,805$63,880$63,955
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$1,450$0$4,450$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$37,073$37,222$40,458$51,665$54,810$60,425$61,320
Adjustments for Features0-263-2,320-2,414-1,445-1,445-2,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,073$36,959$38,138$49,251$53,365$58,980$59,044
Cost Above Minimum$114$0$1,179$0$4,114$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006200620062012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ66Z71528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
4WD w/low range  $2200    
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  $250
Rearview camera   $200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
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    
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Removable rear window$100$100$100    
Skid plates  $150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40    
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
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    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75    
Floor mats$75  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
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    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$5,330$5,630$7,980$7,945$6,895$6,895$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,650$2,615$1,565$1,565$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-263-2,320-2,414-1,445-1,445-2,276

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelAvalanche5-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in116.9 in
Length221.6 in193.1 in
Width79.8 in73.2 in
Height73.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume0.018.4 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, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested200086%
Total Not Requested32514%
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, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested200086%
Total Not Requested32514%
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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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