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

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,731

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTZ71328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $37,500
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $34,680
Sunroof 995 1,185  
Front side airbags 350 350  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,150
Satellite radio   325  
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Sunroof 826 984  
Front side airbags 291 291  
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,955
Satellite radio   270  
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,490 4,005 5,550
Options (change) 2,897 3,325 5,050
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $45,855 $45,315 $43,945
Total Invoice $40,178 $39,731 $40,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year200620062012
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTZ71328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V8295hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,855$45,315$43,945
Adjustments for Features-880-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$44,620$43,945
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$40,178$39,731$40,625
Adjustments for Features-771-6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,407$39,122$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062012
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTZ71328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,430$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-771-6090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelTahoe3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length198.8 in178.2 in
Width78.8 in71.5 in
Height74.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,029 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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