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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: $76,735

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,568

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51   
Difference: $3,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimStingray Z51Z06M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,000 $83,000 $68,750
Base Invoice $58,240 $75,530 $63,430
2LT Equipment Group 4,160    
Navigation system 1,795    
Front sport buckets 1,995 1,995  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,795   1,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,995 1,995  
3LZ Equipment Group   8,650  
Premium Package     2,500
245/35ZR19     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
App support     250
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,100
2LT Equipment Group 3,661    
Navigation system 1,580    
Front sport buckets 1,756 1,756  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,580   910
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,756 1,756  
3LZ Equipment Group   7,612  
Premium Package     2,275
245/35ZR19     1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
App support     230
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Options (change) 11,740 12,640 7,500
Options (change) 10,333 11,124 6,830
Destination 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $76,735 $96,635 $78,875
Total Invoice $69,568 $87,649 $72,885

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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: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,880
Model Year201520152013
ModelCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimStingray Z51Z06M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine460hp V8650hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19285/30-19245/35-19
Total Price$76,735$96,635$78,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,735$95,335$77,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,600$0
Total Invoice$69,568$87,649$72,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,179-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,568$86,470$71,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,902$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152013
ModelCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimStingray Z51Z06M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$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$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Performance traction management$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$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$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Differential cooler$0$0 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dry-sump oil system (optional)$0$0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber hood $0 
Larger rear spoiler$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance data recorder$200$200 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Video recorder$300$300 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header $200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional)$0  
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,840$11,140$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,179-1,437

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Performance meter150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122546%
Total Not Requested144054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215048%
Total Not Requested234052%

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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested047%
Total Not Requested053%
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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