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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: $14,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,333

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $12,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimPremier328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,570 $37,500
Base Invoice $36,067 $34,680
Navigation system 495 2,150
Adaptive cruise control 595 2,400
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Driver Confidence 2 Package 495  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Cold Weather Package   900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 450 1,955
Adaptive cruise control 541 2,135
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Driver Confidence 2 Package 450  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Cold Weather Package   820
Steering-linked headlights   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,080 8,750
Options (change) 1,891 7,920
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $33,025 $47,145
Total Invoice $31,333 $43,495

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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: $16,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,946
Model Year20182012
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimPremier328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine149hp PiH230hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
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$47,145
Adjustments for Features-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,145$47,145
Total Invoice$31,333$43,495
Adjustments for Features-1,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,549$43,495

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelVolt3-Series
TrimPremier328i
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
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
Residual heat $50
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 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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
Headlight washers $50
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,940$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
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 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 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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