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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoMalibu
Trim335iLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $28,600
Base Invoice $45,945 $27,027
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
3.6L V6   1,600
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 2,500 1,600
Options (change) 2,275 1,512
Destination 995 760
Total Price $52,695 $30,960
Total Invoice $49,215 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,248
Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoMalibu
Trim335iLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$52,695$30,960
Adjustments for Features-7,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$30,960
Total Invoice$49,215$29,299
Adjustments for Features-6,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,547$29,299

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoMalibu
Trim335iLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,455$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in112.3 in
Length190.0 in191.8 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height59.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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