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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $99,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $90,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelBolt EVi8
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,905 $135,700
Base Invoice $39,269 $125,025
Driver Confidence II Package 495  
Infotainment Package 485  
Giga World   2,000
Driver Confidence II Package 450  
Infotainment Package 441  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 980 2,000
Options (change) 891 1,820
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $35,260 $134,857
Total Invoice $33,535 $124,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,989
Model Year20182014
ModelBolt EVi8
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$35,260$134,857
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$129,987
Total Invoice$33,535$124,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$119,524

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182014
ModelBolt EVi8
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, self-sealing$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
60 kWh battery pack$0 
7 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Rear camera mirror$200 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,195$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,478

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182014
ModelBolt EVi8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in110.2 in
Length164.0 in184.9 in
Width69.5 in76.5 in
Height62.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

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