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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,438

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $11,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEquinoxEquinox3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $37,500
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $34,680
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Power Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 795 795 2,150
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
Cargo cover 175    
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Power Convenience Package 876    
Navigation system 700 700 1,955
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
Cargo cover 154    
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 5,535 1,695 6,550
Options (change) 5,002 1,492 5,965
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $32,265 $33,540 $44,945
Total Invoice $30,438 $31,788 $41,540

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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: $12,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,310
Model Year201320132012
ModelEquinoxEquinox3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4182hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,265$33,540$44,945
Adjustments for Features-220-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,045$32,420$44,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$30,438$31,788$41,540
Adjustments for Features-208-1,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,230$30,727$41,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132012
ModelEquinoxEquinox3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,355$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$1,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-1,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelEquinox3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in108.7 in
Length187.8 in178.2 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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