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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: $22,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $20,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBolt EV
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $40,905
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $39,269
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Wireless charging station 400 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Parking Assistance Package         700  
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0  
Driver Confidence II Package           495
Infotainment Package           485
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Wireless charging station 370 370 370 370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Parking Assistance Package         645  
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0  
Driver Confidence II Package           450
Infotainment Package           441
Options (change) 9,340 9,340 7,890 7,890 3,200 980
Options (change) 8,590 8,590 7,255 7,255 2,940 891
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,735 $58,067 $66,585 $70,885 $77,595 $35,260
Total Invoice $58,995 $54,327 $62,590 $66,590 $72,875 $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: $15,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,939
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBolt EV
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8200hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$62,735$58,067$66,585$70,885$77,595$35,260
Adjustments for Features-7,400-7,325-7,400-9,350-10,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,335$50,742$59,185$61,535$67,170$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,428$0
Total Invoice$58,995$54,327$62,590$66,590$72,875$33,535
Adjustments for Features-6,959-6,853-6,956-8,783-9,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,036$47,474$55,634$57,807$63,084$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$4,562$0$8,160$10,333$15,610$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBolt EV
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator     $25
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags     $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing     $50
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
60 kWh battery pack     $0
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regeneration paddles     $100
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 $50
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror     $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,070$12,995$13,070$15,020$16,095$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$7,325$7,400$9,350$10,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,959-6,853-6,956-8,783-9,7910

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

Model Year20182018
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

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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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