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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: $69,065

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,017

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $11,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,575 $68,750
Base Invoice $48,845 $63,430
Navigation system 1,750  
4LT Equipment Group 8,600  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995 1,000
Polished alloy wheels 1,295  
Premium Package   2,500
245/35ZR19   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,453  
4LT Equipment Group 7,138  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,656 910
Polished alloy wheels 1,075  
Premium Package   2,275
245/35ZR19   1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 13,640 7,250
Options (change) 11,322 6,600
Destination 850 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $69,065 $78,595
Total Invoice $61,017 $72,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,006
Model Year20082012
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$69,065$78,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,065$73,615
Total Invoice$61,017$72,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,017$68,023

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
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 app $25
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
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 $50
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,290$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,602

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
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

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested487570%
Total Not Requested205030%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%

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