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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: $43,830

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,449

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $14,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
3LT Equipment Group 3,190            
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790          
Rain-sensing wipers 230            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Limited-slip rear differential 295            
Navigation system     1,900 1,900      
Premium Package     2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Rearview camera     400 400 400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim             0
3LT Equipment Group 2,648            
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146          
Rain-sensing wipers 191            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930   910 910 910 910  
Limited-slip rear differential 245            
Navigation system     1,730 1,730      
Premium Package     2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685    
Rearview camera     365 365 365    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,625 3,790 9,900 7,300 5,400 3,700 2,200
Options (change) 7,160 3,146 9,010 6,645 4,915 3,365 2,000
Destination 900 900 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,830 $45,515 $58,625 $61,625 $67,725 $67,325 $94,625
Total Invoice $39,449 $40,847 $54,090 $56,880 $62,510 $62,155 $87,390

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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: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,520
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$43,830$45,515$58,625$61,625$67,725$67,325$94,625
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,215-265-265-465-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,830$45,265$57,410$61,360$67,460$66,860$91,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0$3,950$10,050$9,450$34,325
Total Invoice$39,449$40,847$54,090$56,880$62,510$62,155$87,390
Adjustments for Features0-224-1,121-245-245-429-2,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,449$40,623$52,969$56,635$62,265$61,726$84,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,174$0$3,666$9,296$8,757$31,752

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100    
Power trunk closer  $350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key  $250    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40     
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300     
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Midgate$400$400     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
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$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Removable rear window$100$100     
Running boards$350$350     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote      $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 $200
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,480$8,445$7,495$7,495$7,695$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,215$265$265$465$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224-1,121-245-245-429-2,669

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
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 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

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