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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: $62,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,456

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,575 $56,600
Base Invoice $48,845 $51,685
3LT Equipment Group 5,100  
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
Polished alloy wheels 1,295  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   700
Rear spoiler   0
3LT Equipment Group 4,233  
Navigation system 1,453 1,640
Polished alloy wheels 1,075  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   635
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 8,145 3,875
Options (change) 6,761 3,525
Destination 850 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $63,570 $62,170
Total Invoice $56,456 $56,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165
Model Year20082006
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,570$62,170
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,570$61,860
Total Invoice$56,456$56,905
Adjustments for Features0-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,456$56,621

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelCorvette3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in107.3 in
Length174.6 in176.7 in
Width72.6 in69.2 in
Height49.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft37.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power convertible top4000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested467582%
Total Not Requested100018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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