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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: $35,075

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,145 $29,450 $36,350 $46,135
Base Invoice $37,579 $27,295 $33,640 $42,645
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)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package     1,950 2,400
Convenience Package       2,700
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)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Premium Package     1,775 2,185
Convenience Package       2,455
Options (change) 3,885 4,750 5,950 6,500
Options (change) 3,420 4,325 5,415 5,915
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $35,075 $43,175 $53,510
Total Invoice $34,349 $32,495 $39,930 $49,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Volt
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine149hp E+230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,380$35,075$43,175$53,510
Adjustments for Features-1,9250-3,980-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,455$35,075$39,195$49,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,120$14,055
Total Invoice$34,349$32,495$39,930$49,435
Adjustments for Features-1,8180-3,681-4,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,531$32,495$36,249$45,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,754$12,894

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row high console$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede trim   $300
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,925$2,000$5,980$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0$3,980$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8180-3,681-4,046

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122011
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
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?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80536%
Total Not Requested145064%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90538%
Total Not Requested145062%

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