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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,965

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,379

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesMalibuMalibu
Trim128i135iPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $29,736 $26,760
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,400 1,750    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150   495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Heated front seats 500      
Heated steering wheel 190      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Cold Weather Package   550    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package       895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Leather Package       1,395
Door sill trim plates       85
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,095 1,595    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955   450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455    
App support 230 230    
Heated front seats 455      
Heated steering wheel 175      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Cold Weather Package   500    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package       814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Leather Package       1,269
Door sill trim plates       77
Options (change) 8,540 6,750 2,270 5,215
Options (change) 7,775 6,145 2,066 4,744
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $40,635 $46,945 $34,120 $33,965
Total Invoice $37,555 $43,375 $32,677 $32,379

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,879
Model Year2012201220182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesMalibuMalibu
Trim128i135iPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,635$46,945$34,120$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,925-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$46,095$32,195$31,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,460$1,065$0
Total Invoice$37,555$43,375$32,677$32,379
Adjustments for Features0-785-1,844-2,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,555$42,590$30,833$29,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,035$1,157$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesMalibuMalibu
Trim128i135iPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,820$5,895$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,925$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-785-1,844-2,703

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
Model1-SeriesMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.4 in
Length172.2 in193.8 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested313079%
Total Not Requested85021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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