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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: $41,845

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,710

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,590 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $47,068 $34,130 $40,750
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Proximity key   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
M Sport Package     1,200
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Proximity key   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
M Sport Package     1,090
Options (change) 695 4,050 4,350
Options (change) 577 3,685 3,955
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $54,110 $41,845 $49,345
Total Invoice $48,470 $38,710 $45,600

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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: $16,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,071
Model Year200720122012
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)?, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$54,110$41,845$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-6,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,110$37,185$42,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550
Total Invoice$48,470$38,710$45,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,311-6,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,470$34,399$39,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,093

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200720122012
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 app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,815$6,475$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,311-6,108

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072012
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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