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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,075

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $25,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,961

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $23,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelVolt5-Series
TrimBase535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,145 $54,400
Base Invoice $37,579 $50,230
Premium Trim Package 1,395  
Park Assist Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,900
Bose 7 speakers 495  
Premium Package   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   700
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Trim Package 1,228  
Park Assist Package 612  
Navigation system 1,756 1,730
Bose 7 speakers 436  
Premium Package   2,275
Obstacle detection, rear   635
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,580 7,595
Options (change) 4,032 6,910
Destination 850 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $37,075 $62,820
Total Invoice $34,961 $57,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,754
Model Year20122008
ModelVolt5-Series
TrimBase535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine149hp E+300hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,075$62,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,075$57,130
Total Invoice$34,961$57,965
Adjustments for Features0-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,961$52,715

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelVolt5-Series
TrimBase535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,690$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelVolt5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in113.6 in
Length177.1 in191.2 in
Width70.4 in72.7 in
Height56.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft358.3 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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