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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Chevrolet Bolt EV LT   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,168

Chevrolet Bolt EV LT   
Difference: $5,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelBolt EVBolt EVi3
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $44,450
Base Invoice $35,155 $39,269 $42,020
Comfort and Convenience Package 555    
Driver Confidence I Package 495    
DC quick-charging capability 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Comfort and Convenience Package 505    
Driver Confidence I Package 450    
DC quick-charging capability 683 683  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 1,800 750 700
Options (change) 1,638 683 645
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,795 $35,030 $38,645
Total Invoice $30,168 $33,327 $36,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,777
Model Year201820182017
ModelBolt EVBolt EVi3
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E200hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG128/110 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$31,795$35,030$38,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$32,805$38,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0
Total Invoice$30,168$33,327$36,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,117-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,168$31,210$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,042$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
ModelBolt EVBolt EVi3
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, self-sealing$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
60 kWh battery pack$0$0 
Regeneration paddles$100$100 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror $200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,445$6,670$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-215

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelBolt EVi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.2 in
Length164.0 in157.4 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height62.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Confidence I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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