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

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $18,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $16,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelBolt EV3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,905 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $39,269 $39,920 $41,300
Driver Confidence II Package 495    
Infotainment Package 485    
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Lighting Package   800 800
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Driver Confidence II Package 450    
Infotainment Package 441    
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Premium Package   1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package   730 730
Lighting Package   730 730
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 980 9,900 9,900
Options (change) 891 9,010 9,010
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,260 $53,545 $55,045
Total Invoice $33,535 $49,925 $51,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,127
Model Year201820162016
ModelBolt EV3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,260$53,545$55,045
Adjustments for Features0-7,790-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$45,755$47,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$33,535$49,925$51,305
Adjustments for Features0-7,263-7,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$42,662$44,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelBolt EV3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
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 area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 with manual controls $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay 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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
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 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,545$12,335$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,790$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,263-7,168

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

Model Year20182016
ModelBolt EV3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in110.6 in
Length164.0 in182.0 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height62.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft353.0 ft3

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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 station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested109098%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested109098%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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