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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: $57,195

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,885

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $2,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelCorvette5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,600 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $45,136 $48,295 $53,180
4LT Equipment Group 9,495    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995 1,000  
Luxury Package   500 500
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
4LT Equipment Group 8,356    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,756 920  
Luxury Package   460 460
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 11,490 5,000 3,650
Options (change) 10,112 4,595 3,355
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $62,065 $57,195 $61,095
Total Invoice $56,223 $53,885 $57,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,700
Model Year201220172017
ModelCorvette5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,065$57,195$61,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,630-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$52,565$56,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$56,223$53,885$57,530
Adjustments for Features0-4,362-4,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,223$49,523$53,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,694

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220172017
ModelCorvette5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,615$9,245$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,362-4,313

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelCorvette5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in117.1 in
Length174.6 in194.6 in
Width72.6 in73.5 in
Height49.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Cargo cover75No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested206545%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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