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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: $39,030

Chevrolet Camaro SS   
Difference: $26,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,325

Chevrolet Camaro SS   
Difference: $23,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaro3-Series
TrimSSZL1M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,280 $54,095 $60,100
Base Invoice $30,989 $51,931 $55,470
RS Package 1,350    
2SS Equipment Group 3,600    
Sunroof 900 900 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Leather seating surfaces     950
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
RS Package 1,188    
2SS Equipment Group 3,456    
Sunroof 792 792 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Leather seating surfaces     865
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 5,850 900 3,730
Options (change) 5,436 792 3,395
Destination 900 900 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,030 $55,895 $66,025
Total Invoice $37,325 $53,623 $61,060

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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: $25,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,371
Model Year201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaro3-Series
TrimSSZL1M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine426hp V8580hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9245, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20285/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$39,030$55,895$66,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$54,195$64,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,165$0
Total Invoice$37,325$53,623$61,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,631-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,325$51,992$59,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,667$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaro3-Series
TrimSSZL1M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Performance traction management $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $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$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Hood scoop$100  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$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$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
No-lift shift $50 
Total Value of Features$2,470$4,170$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,631-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,781 lb.3,363 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

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
2SS Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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
Remote start150No
USB port25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested100037%

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