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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,280

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,381

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $5,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesVolt
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $39,145
Base Invoice $31,740 $37,579
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Navigation system 2,100 895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Bose 7 speakers   495
Premium Trim Package   1,395
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Navigation system 1,910 788
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Bose 7 speakers   436
Premium Trim Package   1,228
Options (change) 6,845 2,785
Options (change) 6,230 2,452
Destination 825 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,170 $35,280
Total Invoice $38,795 $33,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,844
Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesVolt
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6149hp E+
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$42,170$35,280
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,550$35,280
Total Invoice$38,795$33,381
Adjustments for Features-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,225$33,381

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesVolt
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
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 external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,895$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesVolt
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length178.2 in177.1 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height55.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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