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BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-SeriesVolt
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $39,145
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $37,579
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400  
Proximity key 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Premium Package   3,400  
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Bose 7 speakers     495
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,756
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
iPod integration 365 365  
Proximity key 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Premium Package   3,095  
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 6,845 8,045 3,885
Options (change) 6,230 7,320 3,420
Destination 825 825 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,270 $43,770 $36,380
Total Invoice $33,545 $40,435 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-SeriesVolt
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6149hp E+
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,270$43,770$36,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$40,640$35,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,370$0
Total Invoice$33,545$40,435$34,349
Adjustments for Features0-2,892-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,545$37,543$33,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,998$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-SeriesVolt
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
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
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt 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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$5,930$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,892-1,100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesVolt
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in105.7 in
Length171.7 in177.1 in
Width68.8 in70.4 in
Height56.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.00.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested168055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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