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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: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,225

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,145 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $37,579 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Premium Trim Package 1,395      
Navigation system 1,995      
Bose 7 speakers 495      
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Premium Trim Package 1,228      
Navigation system 1,756      
Bose 7 speakers 436      
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Premium Package     2,185 2,185
Options (change) 3,885 4,850 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 3,420 4,415 5,280 5,280
Destination 850 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $36,975 $46,025 $49,975
Total Invoice $34,349 $34,225 $42,540 $46,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine149hp E+230hp I6300hp I6320hp 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)215/55-17205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$36,380$36,975$46,025$49,975
Adjustments for Features-2,3250-4,430-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$36,975$41,595$45,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620$8,395
Total Invoice$34,349$34,225$42,540$46,175
Adjustments for Features-2,1950-4,095-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,154$34,225$38,445$41,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,220$7,695

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
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   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
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   
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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$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 $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
Metal pedals   $75
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
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,175$1,850$6,280$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$4,430$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1950-4,095-4,255

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelVolt1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in104.7 in
Length177.1 in172.2 in
Width70.4 in68.8 in
Height56.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,209 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

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