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

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Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,030

Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9   
Difference: $13,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,306

Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9   
Difference: $12,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpalaImpalaImpala3-Series3-Series
TrimLT 3.9LTZSS328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,155 $27,475 $29,355 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $23,792 $25,984 $27,740 $32,290 $39,190
Leather seating surfaces 1,125       1,450
Sunroof 900 900 900    
Universal garage door opener 100        
Convenience Package     240    
BMW Assist       650 650
Premium Package       3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Folding second row seats       475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Leather seating surfaces 934       1,320
Sunroof 747 747 747    
Universal garage door opener 83        
Convenience Package     199    
BMW Assist       590 590
Premium Package       3,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Folding second row seats       430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 2,125 900 1,140 6,125 3,975
Options (change) 1,764 747 946 5,570 3,615
Destination 750 750 750 895 895
Total Price $28,030 $29,125 $31,245 $41,920 $47,270
Total Invoice $26,306 $27,481 $29,436 $38,755 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,823
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpalaImpalaImpala3-Series3-Series
TrimLT 3.9LTZSS328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA4A4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,030$29,125$31,245$41,920$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-275-500-2,840-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$28,850$30,745$39,080$44,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$2,715$0$5,050
Total Invoice$26,306$27,481$29,436$38,755$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-259-471-2,626-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,306$27,222$28,965$36,129$40,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$2,659$0$4,668

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpalaImpalaImpala3-Series3-Series
TrimLT 3.9LTZSS328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,390$2,615$4,955$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$500$2,840$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-471-2,626-2,903

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelImpala3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.6 in
Length200.4 in182.5 in
Width72.9 in71.3 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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