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BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,215

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $78,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,110

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $75,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
Modeli8CorvetteCorvette
TrimBaseBaseZR1
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $48,565 $103,970
Base Invoice $130,125 $43,466 $95,652
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation system   1,750  
4LT Equipment Group   8,055  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,995  
3ZR Equipment Group     10,000
Giga World 1,820    
Navigation system   1,452  
4LT Equipment Group   6,686  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,656  
3ZR Equipment Group     8,300
Options (change) 2,000 11,800 10,000
Options (change) 1,820 9,794 8,300
Destination 995 850 850
Gas Tax -3,793 0 1,700
Total Price $139,902 $61,215 $116,520
Total Invoice $129,147 $54,110 $106,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,521
Model Year201620092009
Modeli8CorvetteCorvette
TrimBaseBaseZR1
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH430hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11230, 7230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-18285/30-19
Total Price$139,902$61,215$116,520
Adjustments for Features-5,9750-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,927$61,215$112,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,080
Total Invoice$129,147$54,110$106,502
Adjustments for Features-5,5160-3,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,631$54,110$102,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$48,530

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year201620092009
Modeli8CorvetteCorvette
TrimBaseBaseZR1
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Remote app$25  
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel $300$300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,540$3,565$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$0$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5160-3,862

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20162009
Modeli8Corvette
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in105.7 in
Length184.9 in174.6 in
Width76.5 in72.6 in
Height50.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft322.0 ft3

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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, leather1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested141534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested310071%
Total Not Requested126529%

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