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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,865

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $13,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,655

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $15,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,390 $67,050
Base Invoice $45,994 $61,865
3LT Equipment Group 3,395  
Navigation system 1,600  
Power convertible top 1,995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,350
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
3LT Equipment Group 2,818  
Navigation system 1,328  
Power convertible top 1,656  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,407  
Polished alloy wheels 1,075  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,230
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,675 7,200
Options (change) 8,861 6,555
Destination 800 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $62,865 $76,825
Total Invoice $55,655 $70,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,909
Model Year20062010
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$62,865$76,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,865$72,030
Total Invoice$55,655$70,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,655$66,564

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,431

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelCorvette3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length174.6 in180.6 in
Width72.6 in70.2 in
Height49.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.012.2 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%
Z51 Performance Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Oil cooler0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested37554%
Total Not Requested32546%

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