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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: $76,785

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,551

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51   
Difference: $2,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimStingray Z51M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $66,500
Base Invoice $56,420 $61,360
3LT Equipment Group 8,005  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,995  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,795  
Front sport buckets 1,995  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,350
245/35ZR19   1,200
iPod integration   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
3LT Equipment Group 7,044  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,756  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,580  
Front sport buckets 1,756  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,230
245/35ZR19   1,090
iPod integration   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Options (change) 13,790 9,220
Options (change) 12,136 8,385
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $76,785 $78,245
Total Invoice $69,551 $72,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year20142009
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimStingray Z51M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine455hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$76,785$78,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,785$76,990
Total Invoice$69,551$72,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,551$71,111

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142009
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimStingray Z51M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Performance traction management$250 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional)$0 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 $50
No leather in second row$-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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional)$0 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,615$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142009
ModelCorvette3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.7 in108.7 in
Length176.9 in180.6 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height48.6 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 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
10.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.012.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Performance meter150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215050%
Total Not Requested214050%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested165098%
Total Not Requested402%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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