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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: $32,025

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $10,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,705

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $9,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelImpala3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,300 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $29,088 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Sunroof 900 900         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Sunroof 792 830         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats   435          
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 900 6,875 5,600 5,600 5,600 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 792 6,320 5,150 5,150 5,150 2,300 1,380
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $32,025 $42,770 $48,345 $46,845 $48,194 $52,445 $67,995
Total Invoice $30,705 $40,450 $46,255 $44,260 $45,234 $49,500 $63,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,430
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelImpala3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,025$42,770$48,345$46,845$48,194$52,445$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-5,030-3,780-5,055-4,780-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$39,265$43,315$43,065$43,139$47,665$62,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$3,800$3,874$8,400$22,985
Total Invoice$30,705$40,450$46,255$44,260$45,234$49,500$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-4,813-3,571-4,745-4,512-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,705$37,135$41,442$40,689$40,489$44,988$58,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,307$3,554$3,354$7,853$21,430

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelImpala3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under second row seats$50      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Media drive      $15
Navigation map updates, three years      $0
Navigation system      $600
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information      $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,825$6,330$7,855$6,605$7,880$7,605$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505$5,030$3,780$5,055$4,780$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,315-4,813-3,571-4,745-4,512-5,405

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested147566%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%

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