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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: $32,840

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $23,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,784

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $20,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinox5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
2LT Equipment Group 2,085          
Leather seating surfaces 1,050          
Chrome Appearance Package 695          
Navigation system 2,145 2,145        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Sunroof 795 795        
Power liftgate 495          
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Premium Package     2,250 1,000 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Proximity key       1,000    
2LT Equipment Group 1,981          
Leather seating surfaces 924          
Chrome Appearance Package 612          
Navigation system 1,888 1,888        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 700 700        
Power liftgate 436          
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Premium Package     2,050 910 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Proximity key       910    
Options (change) 8,560 4,235 8,175 7,925 5,900 3,525
Options (change) 7,681 3,728 7,440 7,210 5,370 3,205
Destination 745 745 895 895 895 895
Total Price $32,840 $33,200 $55,970 $61,320 $67,745 $66,420
Total Invoice $30,784 $31,282 $51,665 $56,585 $62,520 $61,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,398
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinox5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,840$33,200$55,970$61,320$67,745$66,420
Adjustments for Features0-365-2,690-2,940-2,940-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,840$32,835$53,280$58,380$64,805$63,880
Cost Above Minimum$5$0$0$5,100$11,525$10,600
Total Invoice$30,784$31,282$51,665$56,585$62,520$61,320
Adjustments for Features0-344-2,483-2,713-2,713-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,784$30,938$49,182$53,872$59,807$58,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$154$0$4,690$10,625$9,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinox5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $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
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75    
Cargo mat $40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack $300    
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,980$7,305$7,555$7,555$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$2,690$2,940$2,940$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-344-2,483-2,713-2,713-2,345

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelEquinox5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in116.9 in
Length187.8 in193.1 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,762 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested137573%
Total Not Requested50027%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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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