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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: $69,160

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $9,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,007

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $12,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,550 $53,220
Base Invoice $62,345 $47,632
Premium Package 1,350  
Convenience Package 2,900  
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,995
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation system   1,750
4LT Equipment Group   10,050
Polished alloy wheels   1,295
Premium Package 1,230  
Convenience Package 2,640  
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 1,656
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation system   1,452
4LT Equipment Group   8,342
Polished alloy wheels   1,075
Options (change) 9,000 15,090
Options (change) 8,195 12,525
Destination 875 850
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $79,125 $69,160
Total Invoice $73,115 $61,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,714
Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesCorvette
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8430hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$79,125$69,160
Adjustments for Features-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,370$69,160
Total Invoice$73,115$61,007
Adjustments for Features-4,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,721$61,007

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20112009
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 app$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,120$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20112009
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested47561%
Total Not Requested30039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested49034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Front side airbags350Yes
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 Requested605074%
Total Not Requested209026%

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