GM press release pricing
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GM press release pricing
This is not news to us here on the forum, but this was released today from GM.
FOR RELEASE: 2004-07-02
Chevrolet Announces 2005 Corvette Pricing
More Standard Features, Lower Base Prices for Both Models
DETROIT - Chevrolet has announced that when the all-new 2005 Corvettes arrive in dealer showrooms this
fall, prices for the Coupe and Convertible will start below those of their 2004 counterparts even though each
will be outfitted with more standard features.
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the base Corvette Coupe with a standard manual 6-
speed transmission will be $44,245 including destination charge of $800. This represents a $1,305
reduction compared to the base '04 Coupe equipped with the optional extra-cost manual transmission.
The MSRP for base 2005 Corvette Convertible equipped with the standard manual transmission will be
$52,245 including destination charge. This price is $305 less than the base '04 Convertible with optional
extra-cost manual transmission.
"When we debuted the new Corvette in January, we announced the sixth-generation models would deliver
more power, more passion and more precision than any of their predecessors," said Jim Campbell,
Chevrolet's director of car marketing. "Now we can add a fourth 'P' to the equation - more competitively
priced when compared to others in the high sport market segment."
Among the list of new standard features found on all sixth-generation Corvettes are:
•ď€*ď€*LS2 6-liter V8 with 400 hp
•ď€*ď€*6-speed manual transmission
•ď€*ď€*Larger tires and wheels (18" front, 19" rear)
•ď€*ď€*HID Xenon lighting
•ď€*ď€*Twilight sentinel / Automatic headlights
•ď€*ď€*Keyless Access with Push Button Start
•ď€*ď€*Cabin air filtration system
•ď€*ď€*Power hatch pull down
•ď€*ď€*RDS AM/FM CD/MP3 player with 7 speakers
Additionally, side air bags move to the list of standard features on Convertibles.
New options for 'America's performance icon' include:
•ď€*ď€*XM Satellite Radio ($325)
•ď€*ď€*OnStar ($695)
•ď€*ď€*DVD-Navigation System with voice activation ($1,400)
•ď€*ď€*Power convertible top ($1,995)
The 4L65-E 4-speed automatic transmission (a no-charge option) is an upgraded version of the previous
4L60-E design. Featuring a new Performance Shift Algorithm, the 4L65-E automatic can capably handle the
LS2 V-8's 400 lb.-ft. of torque.
Corvette's available Z51 Performance Suspension for 2005 ($1,495) continues to feature specific springs,
shocks, stabilizer bars, and oil/power steering/transmission coolers but is now enhanced with inclusion of
larger cross-drilled brake rotors, specific Goodyear F1 'Supercar' tires, and performance gear ratios
(manual trans.)/axle ratios (automatic trans.)
Price of the popular Magnetic Selective Ride Control option ($1,695) is unchanged from 2004.
FOR RELEASE: 2004-07-02
Chevrolet Announces 2005 Corvette Pricing
More Standard Features, Lower Base Prices for Both Models
DETROIT - Chevrolet has announced that when the all-new 2005 Corvettes arrive in dealer showrooms this
fall, prices for the Coupe and Convertible will start below those of their 2004 counterparts even though each
will be outfitted with more standard features.
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the base Corvette Coupe with a standard manual 6-
speed transmission will be $44,245 including destination charge of $800. This represents a $1,305
reduction compared to the base '04 Coupe equipped with the optional extra-cost manual transmission.
The MSRP for base 2005 Corvette Convertible equipped with the standard manual transmission will be
$52,245 including destination charge. This price is $305 less than the base '04 Convertible with optional
extra-cost manual transmission.
"When we debuted the new Corvette in January, we announced the sixth-generation models would deliver
more power, more passion and more precision than any of their predecessors," said Jim Campbell,
Chevrolet's director of car marketing. "Now we can add a fourth 'P' to the equation - more competitively
priced when compared to others in the high sport market segment."
Among the list of new standard features found on all sixth-generation Corvettes are:
•ď€*ď€*LS2 6-liter V8 with 400 hp
•ď€*ď€*6-speed manual transmission
•ď€*ď€*Larger tires and wheels (18" front, 19" rear)
•ď€*ď€*HID Xenon lighting
•ď€*ď€*Twilight sentinel / Automatic headlights
•ď€*ď€*Keyless Access with Push Button Start
•ď€*ď€*Cabin air filtration system
•ď€*ď€*Power hatch pull down
•ď€*ď€*RDS AM/FM CD/MP3 player with 7 speakers
Additionally, side air bags move to the list of standard features on Convertibles.
New options for 'America's performance icon' include:
•ď€*ď€*XM Satellite Radio ($325)
•ď€*ď€*OnStar ($695)
•ď€*ď€*DVD-Navigation System with voice activation ($1,400)
•ď€*ď€*Power convertible top ($1,995)
The 4L65-E 4-speed automatic transmission (a no-charge option) is an upgraded version of the previous
4L60-E design. Featuring a new Performance Shift Algorithm, the 4L65-E automatic can capably handle the
LS2 V-8's 400 lb.-ft. of torque.
Corvette's available Z51 Performance Suspension for 2005 ($1,495) continues to feature specific springs,
shocks, stabilizer bars, and oil/power steering/transmission coolers but is now enhanced with inclusion of
larger cross-drilled brake rotors, specific Goodyear F1 'Supercar' tires, and performance gear ratios
(manual trans.)/axle ratios (automatic trans.)
Price of the popular Magnetic Selective Ride Control option ($1,695) is unchanged from 2004.
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Originally Posted by MONICA@MAXIEPRICE
This is not news to us here on the forum, but this was released today from GM.
FOR RELEASE: 2004-07-02
Chevrolet Announces 2005 Corvette Pricing
More Standard Features, Lower Base Prices for Both Models
FOR RELEASE: 2004-07-02
Chevrolet Announces 2005 Corvette Pricing
More Standard Features, Lower Base Prices for Both Models
It say's 7/2/2004 ... that was 20 days ago ..
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ROFL really it came out on the 22nd. It was in a PDF file & I had to copy/paste into word. It did some weird things when I did, including the squares instead of bullets in the middle. Here is the start of it from the chevy site that I can paste here. If you click the link it would of taken you into the PDF file.
7/22/04 2005 Corvette Pricing is Here!
Chevrolet has announced that when the all-new 2005 Corvettes arrive in dealer showrooms this fall, prices for the Coupe and Convertible will start below those of their 2004 counterparts even though each will be outfitted with more standard features. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the base Corvette Coupe with a standard manual 6-speed transmission will be $44,245, which includes a destination charge of $800. This represents a $1,305 reduction compared to the base '04 Coupe equipped with the optional extra-cost manual transmission. The MSRP for the base 2005 Corvette Convertible equipped with the standard manual transmission will be $52,245, which includes destination. This price is $305 less than the base '04 Convertible with optional extra-cost manual transmission. Click to read the complete 2005 Corvette pricing press release.
7/22/04 2005 Corvette Pricing is Here!
Chevrolet has announced that when the all-new 2005 Corvettes arrive in dealer showrooms this fall, prices for the Coupe and Convertible will start below those of their 2004 counterparts even though each will be outfitted with more standard features. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the base Corvette Coupe with a standard manual 6-speed transmission will be $44,245, which includes a destination charge of $800. This represents a $1,305 reduction compared to the base '04 Coupe equipped with the optional extra-cost manual transmission. The MSRP for the base 2005 Corvette Convertible equipped with the standard manual transmission will be $52,245, which includes destination. This price is $305 less than the base '04 Convertible with optional extra-cost manual transmission. Click to read the complete 2005 Corvette pricing press release.
