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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: $46,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,940

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCorvette1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,600 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $49,686 $34,130 $40,750
3LT Equipment Group 7,995    
BMW Assist   650 650
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,100 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
M Sport Package     1,200
3LT Equipment Group 7,036    
BMW Assist   590 590
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,820 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
M Sport Package     1,090
Options (change) 7,995 8,700 7,650
Options (change) 7,036 7,915 6,960
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $63,570 $46,495 $52,645
Total Invoice $57,697 $42,940 $48,605

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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: $18,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,216
Model Year201220122012
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)?, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$63,570$46,495$52,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,570$44,915$50,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$57,697$42,940$48,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,459-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,697$41,481$46,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,157

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220122012
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
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  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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
Performance meter$150  
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$1,815$3,395$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,459-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested620085%
Total Not Requested106515%

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 link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
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 Requested200565%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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