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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: $13,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,274

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $13,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
3LT Equipment Group 3,190          
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790        
Rain-sensing wipers 230          
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
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
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
3LT Equipment Group 2,648          
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146        
Rain-sensing wipers 191          
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
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
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Options (change) 7,210 3,790 8,175 6,675 4,350 3,525
Options (change) 5,985 3,146 7,440 6,075 3,960 3,205
Destination 900 900 895 895 895 895
Total Price $42,415 $45,515 $55,970 $60,070 $66,195 $66,420
Total Invoice $38,274 $40,847 $51,665 $55,450 $61,110 $61,320

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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: $12,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,177
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,415$45,515$55,970$60,070$66,195$66,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,315-865-665-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,415$44,265$54,655$59,205$65,530$65,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0$4,550$10,875$10,600
Total Invoice$38,274$40,847$51,665$55,450$61,110$61,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,122-1,214-798-614-1,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,274$39,725$50,451$54,652$60,496$60,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,451$0$4,201$10,045$9,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$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
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Midgate$400$400    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Total Value of Features$6,955$8,205$8,270$7,820$7,620$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,315$865$665$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,122-1,214-798-614-1,076

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 player0Yes
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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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