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

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Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,950

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $21,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $19,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpala5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT LTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,710 $30,035 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $24,681 $28,833 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Luxury Edition Package 2,515          
Sunroof 900 900        
Premium Package     2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Luxury Edition Package 2,213          
Sunroof 792 792        
Premium Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Options (change) 3,415 900 4,125 1,875 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 3,005 792 3,755 1,705 1,275 1,205
Destination 825 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $29,950 $31,760 $51,920 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $28,511 $30,450 $47,980 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,798
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpala5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT LTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp V6230hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,950$31,760$51,920$55,270$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,055-4,205-4,945-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,950$31,660$46,865$51,065$58,300$58,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$4,200$11,435$11,510
Total Invoice$28,511$30,450$47,980$51,080$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-96-4,671-3,886-4,568-5,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,511$30,354$43,309$47,194$53,857$53,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,843$0$3,885$10,548$10,612

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpala5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT LTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
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 
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 moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port  $25$25$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$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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 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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,775$7,730$6,880$7,620$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,055$4,205$4,945$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-4,671-3,886-4,568-5,399

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelImpala5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in116.9 in
Length200.4 in193.1 in
Width72.9 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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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