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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $24,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $22,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesBolt EV
Trim530i540iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $40,905
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $39,269
Premium Package 2,300 1,950  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Driver Confidence II Package     495
Infotainment Package     485
Premium Package 2,115 1,795  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
Cold Weather Package 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Driver Confidence II Package     450
Infotainment Package     441
Options (change) 7,300 6,950 980
Options (change) 6,715 6,395 891
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $59,495 $64,395 $35,260
Total Invoice $56,005 $60,570 $33,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,351
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesBolt EV
Trim530i540iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6200hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$59,495$64,395$35,260
Adjustments for Features-6,500-6,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,995$57,445$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0
Total Invoice$56,005$60,570$33,535
Adjustments for Features-6,119-6,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,886$54,033$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,147$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesBolt EV
Trim530i540iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Following distance indicator  $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags  $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regeneration paddles  $100
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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 audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,945$12,395$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,500$6,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,119-6,5370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesBolt EV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in102.4 in
Length194.6 in164.0 in
Width73.5 in69.5 in
Height58.2 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.757.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested95043%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested95062%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested7518%
Total Not Requested35082%

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