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

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,025

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $24,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,817

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $22,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelEquinox5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $20,877 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
2LT Equipment Group 1,130        
Side curtain airbags 395        
Sunroof 695        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695        
Heated front seats 250 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 545 1,450      
Satellite radio 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
2LT Equipment Group 938        
Side curtain airbags 328        
Sunroof 577        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577        
Heated front seats 208 455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 452 1,320      
Satellite radio 270        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 4,035 3,325 1,875 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 3,350 3,025 1,705 1,275 1,205
Destination 590 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,025 $51,120 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $24,817 $47,250 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,255
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelEquinox5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,025$51,120$55,270$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,520-4,520-5,260-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$46,600$50,750$57,985$58,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$11,385$11,460
Total Invoice$24,817$47,250$51,080$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,178-4,177-4,859-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,817$43,072$46,903$53,566$53,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,831$10,494$10,558

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelEquinox5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Purse holder$0    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
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 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
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 driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,910$7,430$7,430$8,170$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,520$4,520$5,260$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,178-4,177-4,859-5,690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinox5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in116.9 in
Length188.8 in193.1 in
Width71.4 in73.2 in
Height69.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 535i

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 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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