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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: $46,880

Chevrolet Camaro SS   
Difference: $25,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,814

Chevrolet Camaro SS   
Difference: $21,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCamaro3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,300 $60,100
Base Invoice $34,848 $55,470
2SS Equipment Group 5,000  
Navigation system 495  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,495  
Sunroof 900 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,695 1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Premium Package   4,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
2SS Equipment Group 4,800  
Navigation system 450  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,360  
Sunroof 819 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,542 910
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Premium Package   3,960
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 9,585 9,900
Options (change) 8,971 9,015
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $46,880 $72,195
Total Invoice $44,814 $66,680

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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: $24,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,487
Model Year20162012
ModelCamaro3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine455hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$46,880$72,195
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,880$71,785
Total Invoice$44,814$66,680
Adjustments for Features0-379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,814$66,301

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelCamaro3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-379

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelCamaro3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.7 in108.7 in
Length188.3 in181.1 in
Width74.7 in70.2 in
Height53.1 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,697 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume9.1 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro SS

2SS Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested202557%
Total Not Requested152543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested267583%
Total Not Requested54017%

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