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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,215

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoe1-Series1-Series
TrimLTLTZ128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $28,885 $36,335
Luxury Package 1,575      
Sunroof 995 995    
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500  
Heated steering wheel     190  
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Cold Weather Package       550
Luxury Package 1,386      
Sunroof 876 876    
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455  
Heated steering wheel     175  
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Cold Weather Package       500
Options (change) 2,570 995 8,170 6,380
Options (change) 2,262 876 7,435 5,805
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $47,470 $54,960 $40,265 $46,575
Total Invoice $44,089 $51,133 $37,215 $43,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,396
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoe1-Series1-Series
TrimLTLTZ128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine320hp V8320hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$47,470$54,960$40,265$46,575
Adjustments for Features-3,745-6,3350-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,725$48,625$40,265$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0$5,460
Total Invoice$44,089$51,133$37,215$43,035
Adjustments for Features-3,478-5,8940-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,611$45,239$37,215$42,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,628$0$5,035

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoe1-Series1-Series
TrimLTLTZ128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,065$10,655$4,320$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$6,335$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,478-5,8940-785

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelTahoe1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in104.7 in
Length202.0 in172.2 in
Width79.0 in68.8 in
Height76.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,449 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested345587%
Total Not Requested52513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%

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