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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: $70,335

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,630

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $8,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,050 $54,045
Base Invoice $61,865 $49,180
Premium Package 1,350  
Technology Package 3,250  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   1,795
4LT Equipment Group   9,700
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,850
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,995
Premium Package 1,230  
Technology Package 2,960  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   1,580
4LT Equipment Group   8,536
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,628
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,756
Options (change) 8,700 15,340
Options (change) 7,920 13,500
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $78,325 $70,335
Total Invoice $72,360 $63,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,654
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8430hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$78,325$70,335
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,995$70,335
Total Invoice$72,360$63,630
Adjustments for Features-3,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,284$63,630

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel $300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row $-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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,845$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesCorvette
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length180.6 in174.6 in
Width70.2 in72.6 in
Height54.5 in49.1 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 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 ft311.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Performance meter150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested575074%
Total Not Requested204026%

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