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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: $68,865

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,953

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray   
Difference: $6,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
Model3-SeriesCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimM3StingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,950 $59,495 $64,495 $69,450 $83,495
Base Invoice $59,935 $55,330 $59,980 $64,588 $77,650
Technology Package 3,250        
Premium Package 1,350        
245/35ZR19 1,200        
iPod integration 400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Rear spoiler 0        
HD radio 350        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Heated front seats 500        
Leather door panel trim 1,100        
Navigation system   1,795 1,795 1,795  
Front sport buckets   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel   695 695 695  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,795 1,795    
Polished alloy wheels   1,995 1,995    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,995 1,995
3LZ Equipment Group         8,945
Technology Package 2,960        
Premium Package 1,230        
245/35ZR19 1,090        
iPod integration 365        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Rear spoiler 0        
HD radio 315        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Heated front seats 455        
Leather door panel trim 1,000        
Navigation system   1,633 1,633 1,633  
Front sport buckets   1,815 1,815 1,815 1,815
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel   632 632 632  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,633 1,633    
Polished alloy wheels   1,815 1,815    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,815 1,815
3LZ Equipment Group         8,140
Options (change) 9,295 8,275 8,275 6,480 12,935
Options (change) 8,455 7,528 7,528 5,895 11,770
Destination 825 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $76,770 $68,865 $73,865 $77,025 $97,525
Total Invoice $70,915 $63,953 $68,603 $71,578 $90,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,685
Model Year20082018201820182018
Model3-SeriesCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimM3StingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8455hp V8460hp V8460hp V8650hp V8
TransmissionM6M7M7M7M7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19285/30-19285/30-19
Total Price$76,770$68,865$73,865$77,025$97,525
Adjustments for Features-4,6300-950-1,525-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,140$68,865$72,915$75,500$92,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$6,635$23,495
Total Invoice$70,915$63,953$68,603$71,578$90,515
Adjustments for Features-4,2770-882-1,417-4,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,638$63,953$67,721$70,161$85,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,768$6,208$21,768

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20082018201820182018
Model3-SeriesCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimM3StingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manual $300$300$300$300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500    
Performance traction management  $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Differential cooler  $0$0$0
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional)  $0$0$0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber hood   $0$0
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750    
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   $250
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Performance data recorder $200$200$200$200
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Video recorder $300$300$300$300
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75    
Heated front seats$200   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200   $200
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header    $200
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional)  $0$0 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,430$7,800$8,750$9,325$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$0$950$1,525$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2770-882-1,417-4,794

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20082018
Model3-SeriesCorvette
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in106.7 in
Length180.6 in176.9 in
Width70.2 in73.9 in
Height54.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance traction management250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header200No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210046%
Total Not Requested249054%

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