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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,380

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,215

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,145 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $37,579 $27,230 $33,160
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Navigation system 1,995 2,100 2,100
Bose 7 speakers 495    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Premium Package     3,400
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Navigation system 1,756 1,910 1,910
Bose 7 speakers 436    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Premium Package     3,095
Options (change) 3,885 6,770 7,970
Options (change) 3,420 6,160 7,250
Destination 850 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $36,995 $44,645
Total Invoice $34,349 $34,215 $41,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $952
Model Year201220092009
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine149hp E+230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,380$36,995$44,645
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$36,995$41,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,520
Total Invoice$34,349$34,215$41,235
Adjustments for Features-1,0860-2,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,263$34,215$38,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,129

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220092009
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,800$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0860-2,891

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelVolt1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in104.7 in
Length177.1 in171.7 in
Width70.4 in68.8 in
Height56.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested168055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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