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

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW 5-Series 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
ModelBolt EV5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,905 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $39,269 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Driver Confidence II Package 495          
Infotainment Package 485          
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Wireless charging station   400 400 400 400  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Parking Assistance Package           700
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Driver Confidence II Package 450          
Infotainment Package 441          
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Wireless charging station   370 370 370 370  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Parking Assistance Package           645
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 980 9,340 9,340 7,890 7,890 3,200
Options (change) 891 8,590 8,590 7,255 7,255 2,940
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $35,260 $62,735 $58,067 $66,585 $70,885 $77,595
Total Invoice $33,535 $58,995 $54,327 $62,590 $66,590 $72,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,939
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelBolt EV5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,260$62,735$58,067$66,585$70,885$77,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,400-7,325-7,400-9,350-10,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$55,335$50,742$59,185$61,535$67,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,428
Total Invoice$33,535$58,995$54,327$62,590$66,590$72,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,959-6,853-6,956-8,783-9,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$52,036$47,474$55,634$57,807$63,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,562$0$8,160$10,333$15,610

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelBolt EV5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
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$5,670$13,070$12,995$13,070$15,020$16,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,400$7,325$7,400$9,350$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,959-6,853-6,956-8,783-9,791

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EV5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in117.1 in
Length164.0 in194.6 in
Width69.5 in73.5 in
Height62.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft318.7 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 station75Yes
Total Requested7518%
Total Not Requested35082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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

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

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