And one costs about $10,000 more (approximately 25% more than the price of the Volt, a rather large difference to most people). And considering it's a BMW, you pay extra for a steering wheel, brakes, etc. (that's sarcasm, but really, BMW is one of the brands that's great at nickel and diming their customers, and don't forget about long term cost of a vehicle, much more expensive to fix a BMW than a Chevy. I know this because I have one of each, non-electrics)

So yes, it may be better because of the carbon fiber infused paneling, but you're paying for that. To ignore the price of automobiles when comparing them, is simply ridiculous (you're not the only who has done this devy, so this criticism is not pointed specifically at you.)