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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,175

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $5,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTahoeX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $49,262 $34,310 $39,465
Sunroof 995    
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Power liftgate   500  
Heated second row seats   450 450
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Rearview camera   400 400
Roof rails   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sunroof 876    
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Power liftgate   455  
Heated second row seats   410 410
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Rearview camera   365 365
Roof rails   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 995 10,950 10,450
Options (change) 876 9,970 9,515
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $54,960 $48,945 $54,045
Total Invoice $51,133 $45,175 $49,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,170
Model Year201220122012
ModelTahoeX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$54,960$48,945$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,960$48,715$52,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,075
Total Invoice$51,133$45,175$49,875
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,133$44,963$48,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,754

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012
ModelTahoeX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$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  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$8,340$8,570$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelTahoeX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length202.0 in183.0 in
Width79.0 in74.1 in
Height76.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,449 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested169051%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested56522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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