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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: $47,795

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,130

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalancheX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $43,710 $34,310 $39,465
Sunroof 995    
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Roof rails   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sunroof 876    
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Roof rails   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 995 9,800 9,800
Options (change) 876 8,925 8,925
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $48,990 $47,795 $53,395
Total Invoice $45,581 $44,130 $49,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,273
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalancheX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$48,990$47,795$53,395
Adjustments for Features0-890-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,990$46,905$51,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,225
Total Invoice$45,581$44,130$49,285
Adjustments for Features0-822-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,581$43,308$47,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,886

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalancheX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Rigid bed cover$700  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Removable rear window$100  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,615$8,505$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-2,091

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalancheX3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in110.6 in
Length221.3 in183.0 in
Width79.1 in74.1 in
Height76.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested164050%
Total Not Requested165050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested164065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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