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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: $17,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,449

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $17,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790
3LT Equipment Group 3,190          
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790        
Rain-sensing wipers 230          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120          
Limited-slip rear differential 295          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750    
Rearview camera     400 400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Rear spoiler           0
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          
Limited-slip rear differential 245          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500    
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685    
Rearview camera     365 365    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,625 3,790 4,400 4,400 2,700 2,200
Options (change) 7,160 3,146 4,005 4,005 2,455 2,000
Destination 900 900 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,830 $45,515 $60,995 $62,495 $68,595 $98,095
Total Invoice $39,449 $40,847 $56,830 $58,210 $63,840 $91,085

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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: $17,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,297
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$43,830$45,515$60,995$62,495$68,595$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-250-90-90-1,390-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,830$45,265$60,905$62,405$67,205$94,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0$1,500$6,300$33,575
Total Invoice$39,449$40,847$56,830$58,210$63,840$91,085
Adjustments for Features0-224-84-84-1,294-3,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,449$40,623$56,746$58,126$62,546$87,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,174$0$1,380$5,800$30,982

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250$250
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
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
Tires, run-flat  $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
Residual heat  $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
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 
App support  $0$0$0$0
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    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
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
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Alloy wheels$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,580$7,420$7,420$8,720$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$90$90$1,390$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224-84-84-1,294-3,357

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelAvalanche5-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in116.9 in
Length221.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 535i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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

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