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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: $51,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,195

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelCorvette3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,690 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $39,103 $39,275 $40,655
2LT Equipment Group 1,495    
3LT Equipment Group 3,300    
Navigation system 1,600    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,695 1,000 1,000
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Technology Package   3,150 3,150
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
2LT Equipment Group 1,241    
3LT Equipment Group 2,739    
Navigation system 1,328    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,407 910 910
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Technology Package   2,865 2,865
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 8,785 8,300 8,300
Options (change) 7,292 7,550 7,550
Destination 800 995 995
Total Price $53,275 $51,245 $52,745
Total Invoice $47,195 $47,820 $49,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,809
Model Year200620152015
ModelCorvette3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine400hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,275$51,245$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,895-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,275$44,350$45,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$47,195$47,820$49,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,434-6,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,195$41,386$42,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620152015
ModelCorvette3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
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
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,315$9,210$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,895$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,434-6,338

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelCorvette3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length174.6 in182.1 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.053.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
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)350Yes
Compass0Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127565%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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