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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,775 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $13,720 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $11,966 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $27,165 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $25,806 |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||
| Sunroof | 748 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,700 | 4,550 | 850 |
| Options (change) | 6,095 | 4,140 | 748 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 760 |
| Total Price | $42,495 | $47,845 | $28,775 |
| Total Invoice | $39,280 | $44,225 | $27,314 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,230 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,589 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 169hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $42,495 | $47,845 | $28,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,490 | -1,790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,005 | $46,055 | $28,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,050 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,280 | $44,225 | $27,314 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,377 | -1,655 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,903 | $42,570 | $27,314 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,667 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,905 | $4,205 | $2,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,490 | $1,790 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,377 | -1,655 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,407 lb. | 3,416 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
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