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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: $33,025

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $14,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,333

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $12,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimPremier328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,570 $37,150
Base Invoice $36,067 $34,380
Navigation system 495 2,100
Adaptive cruise control 595 2,400
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Driver Confidence 2 Package 495  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 450 1,910
Adaptive cruise control 541 2,135
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Driver Confidence 2 Package 450  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,080 9,240
Options (change) 1,891 8,370
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $33,025 $47,265
Total Invoice $31,333 $43,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,506
Model Year20182011
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimPremier328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine149hp PiH230hp I6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,025$47,265
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,745$47,265
Total Invoice$31,333$43,625
Adjustments for Features-1,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,119$43,625

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimPremier328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,090$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelVolt3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.1 in108.7 in
Length180.4 in178.2 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height56.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 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 Headroom35.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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 Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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