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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelCorvetteCorvettei3
TrimBaseZ06Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,100 $71,275 $42,400
Base Invoice $41,260 $63,791 $39,690
4LT Equipment Group 8,005    
Navigation system 1,750 1,750  
3LZ Equipment Group   6,545  
Tera World     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
4LT Equipment Group 6,644    
Navigation system 1,453 1,453  
3LZ Equipment Group   5,432  
Tera World     2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 9,755 8,295 3,050
Options (change) 8,097 6,885 2,775
Destination 850 850 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $56,705 $80,420 $38,945
Total Invoice $50,207 $71,526 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,701
Model Year200820082015
ModelCorvetteCorvettei3
TrimBaseZ06Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8505hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7230, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18155/70-19
Total Price$56,705$80,420$38,945
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,755$80,420$36,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,665$0
Total Invoice$50,207$71,526$35,960
Adjustments for Features-8410-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,366$71,526$33,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,160$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082015
ModelCorvetteCorvettei3
TrimBaseZ06Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote app  $25
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,090$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-8410-2,295

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082015
ModelCorvettei3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.2 in
Length174.6 in157.4 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested185044%
Total Not Requested234056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested119039%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%

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