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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: $42,415

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $12,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,274

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $12,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535i550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
3LT Equipment Group 3,190        
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790      
Rain-sensing wipers 230        
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Rearview camera     400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
3LT Equipment Group 2,648        
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146      
Rain-sensing wipers 191        
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Rearview camera     365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 7,210 3,790 8,925 8,925 3,925
Options (change) 5,985 3,146 8,125 8,125 3,570
Destination 900 900 875 875 875
Total Price $42,415 $45,515 $54,850 $59,900 $65,000
Total Invoice $38,274 $40,847 $50,645 $55,290 $60,030

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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: $12,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,606
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535i550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,415$45,515$54,850$59,900$65,000
Adjustments for Features-260-1,5100-700-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,155$44,005$54,850$59,200$64,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0$4,350$9,450
Total Invoice$38,274$40,847$50,645$55,290$60,030
Adjustments for Features-235-1,3550-646-646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,039$39,492$50,645$54,644$59,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,453$0$3,999$8,739

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535i550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
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$225   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Midgate$400$400   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$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$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$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$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$6,255$7,505$5,995$6,695$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$1,510$0$700$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-235-1,3550-646-646

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelAvalanche5-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in116.9 in
Length221.3 in193.1 in
Width79.1 in73.2 in
Height76.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft318.4 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%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127573%
Total Not Requested47527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127573%
Total Not Requested47527%

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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