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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: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,905

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimBase427M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,600 $75,925 $56,600
Base Invoice $49,686 $69,092 $51,685
3LT Equipment Group 7,995    
Rear spoiler 350   0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850 2,000  
1SC Equipment Group   9,500  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
3LT Equipment Group 7,036    
Rear spoiler 308   0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,628 1,760  
1SC Equipment Group   8,360  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Xenon HID headlights     635
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 10,195 11,500 3,875
Options (change) 8,972 10,120 3,525
Destination 975 975 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $65,770 $88,400 $62,170
Total Invoice $59,633 $80,187 $56,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,442
Model Year201320132006
ModelCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimBase427M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8505hp V8333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18285/30-19225/45-18
Total Price$65,770$88,400$62,170
Adjustments for Features-315-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,455$85,985$62,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,530$0
Total Invoice$59,633$80,187$56,905
Adjustments for Features-286-2,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,347$77,996$56,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,649$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132006
ModelCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimBase427M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Brake assist  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
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$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$5,115$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-286-2,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132006
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 top1000Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested136534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette 427

1SC Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power convertible top1000Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%

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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