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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: $43,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,705

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $34,500
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $31,740
Luxury Package 1,575    
Sunroof 995 995  
Premium Package     3,350
Navigation system     2,100
iPod integration     400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Luxury Package 1,386    
Sunroof 876 876  
Premium Package     3,050
Navigation system     1,910
iPod integration     365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 2,570 995 7,845
Options (change) 2,262 876 7,140
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $47,470 $54,960 $43,170
Total Invoice $44,089 $51,133 $39,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,718
Model Year201220122008
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine320hp V8320hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$47,470$54,960$43,170
Adjustments for Features-2,870-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,600$49,500$43,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0
Total Invoice$44,089$51,133$39,705
Adjustments for Features-2,666-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,423$46,053$39,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,630$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122008
ModelTahoeTahoe3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
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$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 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
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$8,565$11,155$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,666-5,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
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 Weight5,449 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 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

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 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

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