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Old 08-06-13, 10:20 PM
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Chevy lops $5,000 off price of 2014 Volt



In a similar move as the Nissan Leaf earlier in the year, Chevrolet has announced that it will cut the starting price of the 2014 Volt by around $5,000. For its fourth year on the market, the Volt will now have a starting price of $34,995 (*including $810 for destination), but there is no word yet as to when the new model year goes on sale.

This new price compares to the $39,995 as-delivered sticker price from last year's model, and it means that the Volt can now potentially cost owners as little as $27,495 factoring in the $7,500 federal tax credit. In addition to the lower price, the only other changes being made to the 2014 Volt are two new exterior colors for 2014 – Ashen Gray Metallic and Brownstone Metallic – along with a leather steering wheel.

2014 Chevrolet Volt Now Offers Even Greater Value
Pricing for the 2014 model will start at $34,995

2013-08-06

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Volt, already recognized for having the most satisfied owners will soon come with another people pleaser: a lower price. The 2014 model will start at $34,995, including an $810 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees).

If consumers include federal tax credits ranging from $0-$7,500 (depending on individual tax liability), pricing could start at $27,495. Individual tax situations differ, so consult a tax professional prior to claiming any credits to confirm eligibility for vehicle tax benefits.

"The lower price and cost savings from driving on electricity provide Volt owners an unmatched balance of technology, capability and cost of ownership," said Don Johnson, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet sales and service. "The 2014 Volt will offer the same impressive list of features, but for $5,000 less.

"We have made great strides in reducing costs as we gain experience with electric vehicles and their components," Johnson said. "In fact, the Volt has seen an increase in battery range and the addition of creature comforts, such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and MyLink, since its launch in 2010."

Volt owners who charge regularly typically drive 900 miles between fill-ups and visit the gas station about once a month. The 2014 Volt will continue to provide owners with impressive fuel economy of 98 MPGe (electric) and 35 city/40 highway on gasoline power without any need to change their daily driving habits while saving $900 in annual fuel costs. Today's Volt owners have logged 364 million miles, including 225 million electric miles.

The Volt's lower price also changes the comparative set of vehicles on popular auto information sites like kbb.com, Edmunds.com and cars.com, where visitors to these sites can search for a new vehicle by type and/or prices. The Volt's lower price will broaden its exposure to price-sensitive prospective buyers using these sites to search for a plug-in electric vehicle or a gas-powered alternative sedan.

The Volt continues to be the best selling plug-in vehicle in America and is attracting new buyers to the Chevrolet brand. More than 70 percent of Volt buyers are new to General Motors. Not surprisingly, the Toyota Prius is the most frequently traded-in vehicle for a Volt.

California continues to be Volt's largest market. The 2014 Volt will continue to offer a low emissions package that earns the Volt a coveted "sticker" for single-occupancy HOV lane access in California and New York.

The Chevrolet Volt allows gas-free driving for an EPA-estimated 38 miles (61 km), depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. The range-extending engine gives the Volt up to 380 total miles (615 km) of total driving range. The 2014 Volt will start to be available in dealer showrooms late this summer. Chevrolet will introduce two new colors – Ashen Gray Metallic and Brownstowne Metallic for the 2014 model year – and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
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Old 08-07-13, 12:06 AM
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This thing has kind of turned out to be a nightmare. Volt sales have tanked and are in the toilet and now its time for a fire sale. It was too ugly, too expensive, and too late.....just my 2 cents
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...and anyone who DID buy one just got $5K lopped off their resale value.
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Mods: Might be able to combine these two threads:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-000-less.html
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If I was a Volt owner I'd be sick (though thankfully I'll never be )
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car was priced too high to begin with; all 2013's already have a $5000 rebate and most dealers discount the cars even more....minus the $7500 FTC and (some states) $5000 tax credit and this would be a good daily commuter IMO.
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