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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,770

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,230

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $3,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheX3
TrimLTLTZ3.0si
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $38,600
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $35,510
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Sunroof 995 995  
Rain-sensing wipers 230    
Roof rails 195    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,800
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
4.1 axle ratio 100 100  
Transmission cooler 95 95  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Sport Activity Package     1,400
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Sunroof 826 826  
Rain-sensing wipers 191    
Roof rails 162    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,640
6.0L V8 909 909  
4.1 axle ratio 83 83  
Transmission cooler 79 79  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Sport Activity Package     1,275
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 9,565 4,535 7,675
Options (change) 7,941 3,765 6,985
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $44,770 $46,260 $47,100
Total Invoice $40,230 $41,466 $43,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,662
Model Year200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheX3
TrimLTLTZ3.0si
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20235/50-18
Total Price$44,770$46,260$47,100
Adjustments for Features00-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,770$46,260$46,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0
Total Invoice$40,230$41,466$43,320
Adjustments for Features00-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,230$41,466$42,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,236$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheX3
TrimLTLTZ3.0si
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo organizer  $100
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,715$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-428

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008
ModelAvalancheX3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in110.1 in
Length221.3 in179.7 in
Width79.1 in73.0 in
Height76.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft371.0 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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested177585%
Total Not Requested32515%

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