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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: $12,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,961

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $11,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelVolt3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,145 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $37,579 $42,020 $40,625
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,950 1,950
Bose 7 speakers 495    
Park Assist Package 695    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Navigation system 1,756 1,775 1,775
Bose 7 speakers 436    
Park Assist Package 612    
Driver Assistance Package   875 875
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 4,580 5,550 5,550
Options (change) 4,032 5,090 5,090
Destination 850 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $37,075 $50,995 $49,495
Total Invoice $34,961 $48,105 $46,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,186
Model Year201220172017
ModelVolt3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine149hp E+180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,075$50,995$49,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,075$45,200$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$34,961$48,105$46,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,467-5,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,961$42,638$41,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220172017
ModelVolt3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,700$8,495$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,467-5,563

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelVolt3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length177.1 in182.0 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height56.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft353.0 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%
Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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