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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,260

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,390 $34,000 $40,150
Base Invoice $45,994 $31,460 $37,120
3LT Equipment Group 3,395    
Navigation system 1,600 2,100 2,100
Power convertible top 1,995    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sport Package     1,100
6-speed manual     0
3LT Equipment Group 2,818    
Navigation system 1,328 1,910 1,910
Power convertible top 1,656    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Sport Package     1,000
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 7,685 8,770 8,670
Options (change) 6,379 7,975 7,885
Destination 800 825 825
Total Price $59,875 $43,595 $49,645
Total Invoice $53,173 $40,260 $45,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,132
Model Year200620092009
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine400hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$59,875$43,595$49,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,875$42,275$47,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$53,173$40,260$45,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,219-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,173$39,041$44,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,063

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200620092009
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,895$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,219-1,726

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelCorvette1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in104.7 in
Length174.6 in172.2 in
Width72.6 in68.8 in
Height49.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Compass0Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested105053%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested220565%
Total Not Requested117535%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested220572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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