BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette 2009

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,445

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,600 $53,220
Base Invoice $51,685 $47,632
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 1,800 1,750
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
3LT Equipment Group   6,550
Polished alloy wheels   1,295
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Navigation system 1,640 1,452
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
3LT Equipment Group   5,436
Polished alloy wheels   1,075
Options (change) 3,875 9,595
Options (change) 3,525 7,963
Destination 695 850
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $62,170 $63,665
Total Invoice $56,905 $56,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $268
Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine333hp I6430hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$62,170$63,665
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,960$63,665
Total Invoice$56,905$56,445
Adjustments for Features-1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,713$56,445

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel $300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesCorvette
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in105.7 in
Length176.7 in174.6 in
Width69.2 in72.6 in
Height54.0 in49.1 in
Curb Weight3,561 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested565082%
Total Not Requested124018%

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