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Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,125

Chevrolet Camaro SS   
Difference: $30,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,286

Chevrolet Camaro SS   
Difference: $26,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCamaro3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,070 $60,100
Base Invoice $29,827 $55,470
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,185  
2SS Equipment Group 3,350  
RS Package 1,300  
Polished alloy wheels 470  
Sunroof 900 0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
245/35ZR19   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Leather seating surfaces   950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,043  
2SS Equipment Group 3,216  
RS Package 1,144  
Polished alloy wheels 414  
Sunroof 792 0
7-speed automated manual   2,640
245/35ZR19   1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Leather seating surfaces   865
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,205 6,880
Options (change) 6,609 6,265
Destination 850 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $39,125 $69,175
Total Invoice $37,286 $63,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Camaro SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,041
Model Year20112012
ModelCamaro3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine400hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/35-19
Total Price$39,125$69,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$67,440
Total Invoice$37,286$63,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,286$62,327

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelCamaro3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,860$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelCamaro3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in108.7 in
Length190.4 in181.1 in
Width75.5 in70.2 in
Height54.2 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,913 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro SS

2SS Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40No
Remote start150No
Total Requested192570%
Total Not Requested84030%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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