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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: $43,285

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $45,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,997

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $43,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series
TrimLTLTZM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $83,900
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $77,370
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Sunroof 995 995  
Rain-sensing wipers 230    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Folding second row seats     475
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868  
Sunroof 826 826  
Rain-sensing wipers 191    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Folding second row seats     430
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 8,080 3,245 1,070
Options (change) 6,708 2,694 970
Destination 900 900 825
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $43,285 $44,970 $88,795
Total Invoice $38,997 $40,395 $82,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,636
Model Year200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series
TrimLTLTZM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionA4A4S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20255/40-19
Total Price$43,285$44,970$88,795
Adjustments for Features0-250-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,285$44,720$88,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0
Total Invoice$38,997$40,395$82,165
Adjustments for Features0-225-532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,997$40,170$81,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,173$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series
TrimLTLTZM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,430$5,680$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-532

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelAvalanche5-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in113.7 in
Length221.3 in191.1 in
Width79.1 in72.7 in
Height76.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested242573%
Total Not Requested87527%

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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