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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: $54,795

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCorvette3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,600 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $45,136 $39,275 $40,655
4LT Equipment Group 9,495    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995 1,000 1,000
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Technology Package   3,150 3,150
Sport Line   2,600 2,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   950 950
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
4LT Equipment Group 8,356    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,756 910 910
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Technology Package   2,865 2,865
Sport Line   2,385 2,365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   865 865
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 11,490 11,850 11,850
Options (change) 10,112 10,800 10,780
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $62,065 $54,795 $56,295
Total Invoice $56,223 $51,070 $52,430

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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: $14,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,742
Model Year201220152015
ModelCorvette3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine430hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,065$54,795$56,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,070-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$47,725$49,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$56,223$51,070$52,430
Adjustments for Features0-6,589-6,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,223$44,481$45,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220152015
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
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
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$9,635$9,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,070$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,589-6,491

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
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

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360079%
Total Not Requested94021%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

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