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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: $31,575

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,015

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $6,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series
TrimPremier128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,570 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $36,067 $28,885 $36,335
Navigation system 495 2,150 2,150
Door sill trim plates 135    
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Heated steering wheel   190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Convenience Package   1,650  
Cold Weather Package     550
Premium Package     1,750
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Navigation system 450 1,955 1,955
Door sill trim plates 123    
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Heated steering wheel   175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Convenience Package   1,500  
Cold Weather Package     500
Premium Package     1,595
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 630 7,740 7,130
Options (change) 573 7,045 6,490
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $31,575 $39,835 $47,325
Total Invoice $30,015 $36,825 $43,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,757
Model Year201820122012
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series
TrimPremier128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine149hp PiH230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$31,575$39,835$47,325
Adjustments for Features-3,1000-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$39,835$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,260
Total Invoice$30,015$36,825$43,720
Adjustments for Features-2,9470-2,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,068$36,825$40,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201820122012
ModelVolt1-Series1-Series
TrimPremier128i135i
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 start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
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$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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,265$3,165$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9470-2,984

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelVolt1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.1 in104.7 in
Length180.4 in172.2 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height56.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.9 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 Headroom35.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested128081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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