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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: $68,865

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,953

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray   
Difference: $6,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,495 $64,495 $69,450 $83,495 $64,950
Base Invoice $55,330 $59,980 $64,588 $77,650 $59,935
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Front sport buckets 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 695 695 695    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,795 1,795      
Polished alloy wheels 1,995 1,995      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,995 1,995  
3LZ Equipment Group       8,945  
Technology Package         3,250
Premium Package         1,350
245/35ZR19         1,200
iPod integration         400
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
HD radio         350
Heated front seats         500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Rear spoiler         0
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Navigation system 1,633 1,633 1,633    
Front sport buckets 1,815 1,815 1,815 1,815  
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 632 632 632    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,633 1,633      
Polished alloy wheels 1,815 1,815      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,815 1,815  
3LZ Equipment Group       8,140  
Technology Package         2,960
Premium Package         1,230
245/35ZR19         1,090
iPod integration         365
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
HD radio         315
Heated front seats         455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Rear spoiler         0
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Options (change) 8,275 8,275 6,480 12,935 9,295
Options (change) 7,528 7,528 5,895 11,770 8,455
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $68,865 $73,865 $77,025 $97,525 $76,770
Total Invoice $63,953 $68,603 $71,578 $90,515 $70,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,685
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine455hp V8460hp V8460hp V8650hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM7M7M7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19285/30-19285/30-19245/35-19
Total Price$68,865$73,865$77,025$97,525$76,770
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,525-5,165-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,865$72,915$75,500$92,360$72,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,635$23,495$0
Total Invoice$63,953$68,603$71,578$90,515$70,915
Adjustments for Features0-882-1,417-4,794-4,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,953$67,721$70,161$85,721$66,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$6,208$21,768$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvette3-Series
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300$300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Performance traction management $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0$0 
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$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500 
Differential cooler $0$0$0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional) $0$0$0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber hood  $0$0 
Larger rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance data recorder$200$200$200$200 
Performance meter   $150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Video recorder$300$300$300$300 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk    $75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$0  
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header   $200 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional) $0$0  
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,750$9,325$12,965$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,525$5,165$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-1,417-4,794-4,277

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210046%
Total Not Requested249054%

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%
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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