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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,550

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,081

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $11,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoe5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Convenience Package 2 725          
3LT Equipment Group 3,225          
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790        
Heated second row seats 200          
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Premium Package     2,250 1,000 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Proximity key       1,000    
Convenience Package 2 602          
3LT Equipment Group 2,677          
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146        
Heated second row seats 166          
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Premium Package     2,050 910 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Proximity key       910    
Options (change) 7,940 3,790 8,650 8,400 6,450 4,000
Options (change) 6,591 3,146 7,875 7,645 5,870 3,640
Destination 900 900 895 895 895 895
Total Price $45,550 $50,330 $56,445 $61,795 $68,295 $66,895
Total Invoice $41,081 $45,048 $52,100 $57,020 $63,020 $61,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,930
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoe5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,550$50,330$56,445$61,795$68,295$66,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,180-1,430-1,430-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$48,605$55,265$60,365$66,865$65,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,055$0$5,100$11,600$10,600
Total Invoice$41,081$45,048$52,100$57,020$63,020$61,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,544-1,089-1,320-1,320-951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,081$43,504$51,011$55,700$61,700$60,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,423$0$4,689$10,689$9,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoe5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Running boards$350$350    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats $50    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Removable third row seats $0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Total Value of Features$7,290$9,015$8,470$8,720$8,720$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,180$1,430$1,430$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,544-1,089-1,320-1,320-951

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelTahoe5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in116.9 in
Length202.0 in193.1 in
Width79.0 in73.2 in
Height76.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
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 controls100Yes
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 Requested252575%
Total Not Requested85025%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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