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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: $42,525

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,325

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,575 $34,500 $40,650
Base Invoice $48,845 $31,940 $37,600
3LT Equipment Group 5,100    
Navigation system 1,750 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,250 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sport Package     1,100
3LT Equipment Group 4,233    
Navigation system 1,453 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,050 1,775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sport Package     1,000
Options (change) 6,850 7,150 7,050
Options (change) 5,686 6,510 6,415
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $62,275 $42,525 $48,575
Total Invoice $55,381 $39,325 $44,890

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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: $21,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,841
Model Year200820112011
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$62,275$42,525$48,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,275$40,595$46,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$55,381$39,325$44,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-2,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,381$37,540$42,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,058

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200820112011
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/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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  $50
No leather in second row$-300  
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$1,515$3,445$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,785-2,292

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082011
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?
Power convertible top4000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested462581%
Total Not Requested105019%

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
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130551%
Total Not Requested125049%

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?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130558%
Total Not Requested95042%
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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