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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: $18,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,961

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $16,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelVolt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,145 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $37,579 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Premium Trim Package 1,395          
Park Assist Package 695          
Navigation system 1,995 1,900 1,900      
Bose 7 speakers 495          
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750    
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Rearview camera   400 400 400    
Wood trim           0
Premium Trim Package 1,228          
Park Assist Package 612          
Navigation system 1,756 1,730 1,730      
Bose 7 speakers 436          
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685    
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Rearview camera   365 365 365    
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,580 6,700 5,600 3,700 500 0
Options (change) 4,032 6,100 5,100 3,370 455 0
Destination 850 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,075 $55,425 $59,925 $66,025 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $34,961 $51,180 $55,335 $60,965 $59,245 $85,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,805
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelVolt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$37,075$55,425$59,925$66,025$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-4,780-4,780-4,030-6,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,075$50,645$55,145$61,245$60,095$85,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$10,600$9,450$34,825
Total Invoice$34,961$51,180$55,335$60,965$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,414-4,414-4,414-3,723-6,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,961$46,766$50,921$56,551$55,522$78,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$9,785$8,756$32,198

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelVolt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row high console$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote     $200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,825$8,605$8,605$8,605$7,855$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$4,780$4,780$4,030$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,414-4,414-4,414-3,723-6,426

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122013
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 player0Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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