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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: $44,080

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,861

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $1,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $37,500
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $34,680
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 2,150
3LT Equipment Group 3,225    
Sunroof 995 995  
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,955
3LT Equipment Group 2,677    
Sunroof 826 826  
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 6,470 3,245 6,300
Options (change) 5,371 2,694 5,735
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $44,080 $49,785 $44,695
Total Invoice $39,861 $44,596 $41,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,313
Model Year200820082012
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine320hp V8320hp 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)265/70-17275/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$44,080$49,785$44,695
Adjustments for Features-955-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,125$46,355$44,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,230$0
Total Invoice$39,861$44,596$41,310
Adjustments for Features-864-3,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,997$41,524$41,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,527$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082012
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
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
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Removable third row seats $0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,140$8,615$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-864-3,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelTahoe3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length202.0 in178.2 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height76.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested95028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%

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