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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,985

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,121

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $3,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelVolti3i3
TrimBaseBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,145 $44,450 $47,650
Base Invoice $37,579 $42,020 $44,815
Navigation system 1,995    
Bose 7 speakers 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Navigation system 1,756    
Bose 7 speakers 436    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 2,490 700 700
Options (change) 2,192 645 645
Destination 850 995 0
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,985 $38,645 $40,850
Total Invoice $33,121 $36,160 $37,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year201220182018
ModelVolti3i3
TrimBaseBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine149hp E+168hp E168hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17155/70-19175/55-20
Total Price$34,985$38,645$40,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,985$36,735$38,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205
Total Invoice$33,121$36,160$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,787-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,121$34,373$36,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,812

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220182018
ModelVolti3i3
TrimBaseBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heat pump $250$250
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
33 kWh battery pack $0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500$500
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$3,615$5,525$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,787-1,775

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122018
ModelVolti3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.2 in
Length177.1 in157.4 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height56.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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