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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: $57,100

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $15,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,952

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $16,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,590 $66,500
Base Invoice $47,068 $61,360
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,695 1,000
Polished alloy wheels 1,295  
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear spoiler   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,407 910
Polished alloy wheels 1,075  
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 3,685 3,425
Options (change) 3,059 3,115
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $57,100 $72,450
Total Invoice $50,952 $67,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,665
Model Year20072009
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$57,100$72,450
Adjustments for Features0-9,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,100$63,385
Total Invoice$50,952$67,000
Adjustments for Features0-8,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,952$58,617

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072009
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
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
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,090$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,383

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072009
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

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%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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