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

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,390

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,822

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $10,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinox3-Series
TrimLTLTZSport328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,235 $29,140 $29,445 $37,500
Base Invoice $23,595 $27,246 $27,531 $34,680
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Heated front seats 250     500
2LT Equipment Group 1,325      
Sunroof 750 750    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 2,150
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 395      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990  
Roof rails     150 100
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Heated front seats 208     455
2LT Equipment Group 1,100      
Sunroof 622 622    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,955
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 328      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822  
Roof rails     124 90
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 5,460 2,895 3,285 3,650
Options (change) 4,532 2,402 2,726 3,320
Destination 695 695 695 895
Total Price $31,390 $32,730 $33,425 $42,045
Total Invoice $28,822 $30,343 $30,952 $38,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,601
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinox3-Series
TrimLTLTZSport328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,390$32,730$33,425$42,045
Adjustments for Features0-250-75-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,390$32,480$33,350$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$1,960$0
Total Invoice$28,822$30,343$30,952$38,895
Adjustments for Features0-232-69-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,822$30,111$30,883$38,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$2,061$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinox3-Series
TrimLTLTZSport328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry   $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Purse holder$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,025$4,850$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$75$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-69-472

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelEquinox3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in108.7 in
Length188.8 in178.2 in
Width71.4 in71.5 in
Height69.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested100082%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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