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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: $43,535

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,204

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $17,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $48,295 $53,180
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  
Premium Package     2,300  
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Rearview camera     400 400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200
3LT Equipment Group 2,648      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146    
Rain-sensing wipers 191      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930   920  
Premium Package     2,115  
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Rearview camera     370 370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025
Options (change) 8,330 3,790 8,000 4,700
Options (change) 6,915 3,146 7,355 4,320
Destination 900 900 995 995
Total Price $43,535 $45,515 $60,195 $62,145
Total Invoice $39,204 $40,847 $56,645 $58,495

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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: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,627
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA4A4T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,535$45,515$60,195$62,145
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,990-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$44,965$57,205$60,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0$3,525
Total Invoice$39,204$40,847$56,645$58,495
Adjustments for Features0-494-2,814-1,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,204$40,353$53,831$57,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,149$0$3,332

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelAvalancheAvalanche5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$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
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Midgate$400$400  
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Residual heat  $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,455$9,895$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,990$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-2,814-1,332

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelAvalanche5-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in117.1 in
Length221.3 in194.6 in
Width79.1 in73.5 in
Height76.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft318.7 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 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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

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