Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,280

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $20,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,644

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $17,731

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBolt EV5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,905 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $39,269 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Around view cameras   1,200 1,200 800 800
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package       2,300  
App support       250 250
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Around view cameras   1,095 1,095 730 730
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Proximity key   910 910   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package       2,095  
App support       230 230
Options (change) 0 6,750 5,300 5,300 3,850
Options (change) 0 6,150 4,830 4,830 3,510
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $34,280 $54,545 $58,695 $67,145 $66,745
Total Invoice $32,644 $50,375 $54,205 $61,980 $61,625

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Bolt EV dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,020
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBolt EV5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,280$54,545$58,695$67,145$66,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-2,935-4,125-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$51,610$55,760$63,020$62,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$11,410$11,160
Total Invoice$32,644$50,375$54,205$61,980$61,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,711-2,710-3,808-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,644$47,664$51,495$58,172$57,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,831$10,508$10,291

Return to top

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

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBolt EV5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $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
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regeneration paddles$100    
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$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    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Rear camera mirror$200    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$5,170$8,105$8,105$9,295$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$2,935$4,125$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,711-2,710-3,808-3,670

Return to top

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

Model Year20172012
ModelBolt EV5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in116.9 in
Length164.0 in193.1 in
Width69.5 in73.2 in
Height62.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft318.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.