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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: $19,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,961

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $17,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVolt5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,145 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $37,579 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Trim Package 1,395      
Park Assist Package 695      
Navigation system 1,995 1,900 1,900  
Bose 7 speakers 495      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500
Sport Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Trim Package 1,228      
Park Assist Package 612      
Navigation system 1,756 1,730 1,730  
Bose 7 speakers 436      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475
Sport Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 4,580 10,825 10,825 5,825
Options (change) 4,032 9,875 9,875 5,320
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $37,075 $56,750 $61,800 $66,900
Total Invoice $34,961 $52,395 $57,040 $61,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,736
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVolt5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,075$56,750$61,800$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-4,705-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,075$52,745$57,095$62,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$9,450
Total Invoice$34,961$52,395$57,040$61,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,698-4,343-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,961$48,697$52,697$57,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$8,738

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVolt5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,305$8,005$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$4,705$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,698-4,343-4,345

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelVolt5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length177.1 in193.1 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height56.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft318.4 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 camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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