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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,125

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,863

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $1,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCorvette5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,100 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $41,260 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
4LT Equipment Group 8,005      
Navigation system 1,750 1,900 1,900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995 1,000    
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300 1,300 1,300
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Sport Package   2,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
4LT Equipment Group 6,644      
Navigation system 1,453 1,730 1,730  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,656 910    
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545 1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185 1,185 1,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Sport Package   2,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 11,750 12,200 8,100 3,850
Options (change) 9,753 11,105 7,375 3,505
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $58,700 $58,125 $59,075 $64,925
Total Invoice $51,863 $53,625 $54,540 $59,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCorvette5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,700$58,125$59,075$64,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-2,655-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,700$54,420$56,420$61,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000$7,450
Total Invoice$51,863$53,625$54,540$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,418-2,451-2,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,863$50,207$52,089$57,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,882$6,936

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCorvette5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Total Value of Features$3,790$7,495$6,445$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$2,655$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,418-2,451-2,822

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelCorvette5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length174.6 in193.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Cargo cover75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested232555%
Total Not Requested186545%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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