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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,075

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,961

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $4,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,145 $37,500
Base Invoice $37,579 $34,680
Premium Trim Package 1,395  
Park Assist Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995 2,150
Bose 7 speakers 495  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Trim Package 1,228  
Park Assist Package 612  
Navigation system 1,756 1,955
Bose 7 speakers 436  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,580 4,800
Options (change) 4,032 4,370
Destination 850 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $37,075 $43,195
Total Invoice $34,961 $39,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,781
Model Year20122012
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine149hp E+230hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,075$43,195
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,075$42,975
Total Invoice$34,961$39,945
Adjustments for Features0-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,961$39,742

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelVolt3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length177.1 in178.2 in
Width70.4 in71.5 in
Height56.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft358.0 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%
Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
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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