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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,985

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,121

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $3,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
Modeli3i3Volt
TrimBasesBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $47,650 $39,145
Base Invoice $42,020 $44,815 $37,579
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Navigation system     1,995
Bose 7 speakers     495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Navigation system     1,756
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 700 700 2,490
Options (change) 645 645 2,192
Destination 995 0 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,645 $40,850 $34,985
Total Invoice $36,160 $37,960 $33,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year201820182012
Modeli3i3Volt
TrimBasesBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E168hp E149hp E+
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19175/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$38,645$40,850$34,985
Adjustments for Features-1,910-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,735$38,940$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$0
Total Invoice$36,160$37,960$33,121
Adjustments for Features-1,787-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$36,185$33,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,812$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201820182012
Modeli3i3Volt
TrimBasesBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heat pump$250$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
33 kWh battery pack$0$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500 
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,525$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,787-1,7750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20182012
Modeli3Volt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length157.4 in177.1 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height62.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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