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

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Chevrolet SS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,940

Chevrolet SS   
Difference: $23,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,002

Chevrolet SS   
Difference: $20,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelSS3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,745 $62,000
Base Invoice $43,915 $57,720
Sunroof 900 0
Executive Package   4,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Semi-automated parking system   500
Leather seating surfaces   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Wood trim   0
Sunroof 792 0
Executive Package   3,915
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Semi-automated parking system   455
Leather seating surfaces   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 900 9,250
Options (change) 792 8,420
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $48,940 $72,245
Total Invoice $47,002 $67,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,083
Model Year20152015
ModelSS3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$48,940$72,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,940$71,115
Total Invoice$47,002$67,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,002$66,085

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
ModelSS3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
ModelSS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length195.5 in182.5 in
Width74.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,975 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450%
Total Not Requested-450%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

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