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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i335i335dPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $29,736
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 1,150  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 1,045  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 10,700 10,700 10,700 4,460
Options (change) 9,690 9,690 9,690 4,058
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 0
Total Price $44,725 $52,175 $54,625 $36,310
Total Invoice $41,245 $48,095 $50,280 $34,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,262
Model Year2010201020102018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i335i335dPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$44,725$52,175$54,625$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,500-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,725$51,625$53,125$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$8,400$0
Total Invoice$41,245$48,095$50,280$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-507-1,381-3,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,245$47,588$48,899$30,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,343$7,654$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020102018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i335i335dPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
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
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$4,320$4,870$5,820$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,500$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-1,381-3,686

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
Model3-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.4 in
Length178.2 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

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