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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,280

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,644

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $7,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesBolt EV
Trim328iPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $40,905
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,269
BMW Assist 750  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Roof rails 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
BMW Assist 685  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Roof rails 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 4,800 0
Options (change) 4,375 0
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,195 $34,280
Total Invoice $39,950 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,854
Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesBolt EV
Trim328iPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6200hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$43,195$34,280
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,195$33,705
Total Invoice$39,950$32,644
Adjustments for Features0-548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,950$32,096

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesBolt EV
Trim328iPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Tires, self-sealing $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,595$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-548

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesBolt EV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in102.4 in
Length178.2 in164.0 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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