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Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,605

Chevrolet Camaro LT   
Difference: $22,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,195

Chevrolet Camaro LT   
Difference: $19,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaro5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTSSZL1528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,280 $32,280 $54,095 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $24,269 $30,989 $51,931 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
RS Package 1,375 1,350          
2LT Equipment Group 3,150            
Sunroof 900 900 900        
2SS Equipment Group   3,600          
Premium Package       2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550  
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Rearview camera       400 400    
Folding second row seats       475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750  
RS Package 1,210 1,188          
2LT Equipment Group 3,024            
Sunroof 792 792 792        
2SS Equipment Group   3,456          
Premium Package       2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500  
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
Rearview camera       365 365    
Folding second row seats       430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685  
Options (change) 5,425 5,850 900 5,825 4,325 3,450 2,625
Options (change) 5,026 5,436 792 5,305 3,940 3,145 2,390
Destination 900 900 900 895 895 895 895
Total Price $31,605 $39,030 $55,895 $53,620 $57,720 $65,295 $65,520
Total Invoice $30,195 $37,325 $53,623 $49,530 $53,315 $60,295 $60,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Camaro LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,776
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaro5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTSSZL1528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine323hp V6426hp V8580hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9245, 9245, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20285/35-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,605$39,030$55,895$53,620$57,720$65,295$65,520
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,000-4,935-4,485-5,025-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,605$38,730$53,895$48,685$53,235$60,270$59,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,125$22,290$0$4,550$11,585$11,310
Total Invoice$30,195$37,325$53,623$49,530$53,315$60,295$60,505
Adjustments for Features0-287-1,919-4,559-4,143-4,640-5,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,195$37,038$51,704$44,971$49,172$55,655$55,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,843$21,509$0$4,201$10,684$10,432

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaro5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTSSZL1528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350   
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Performance traction management  $250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Front splitter spoiler  $200    
Hood scoop $100     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation system     $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75$75    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals  $75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100    
No-lift shift  $50    
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,245$3,945$6,880$6,430$6,970$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,000$4,935$4,485$5,025$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287-1,919-4,559-4,143-4,640-5,102

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelCamaro5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in116.9 in
Length190.4 in193.1 in
Width75.5 in73.2 in
Height54.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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 camera200Yes
Total Requested242590%
Total Not Requested27510%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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