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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: $28,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $27,165
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $25,806
BMW Assist 650 650 650 650  
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Cold Weather Package 950        
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
Sunroof         850
BMW Assist 590 590 590 590  
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Cold Weather Package 865        
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525  
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 6,800 5,375 4,475 4,475 850
Options (change) 6,185 4,890 4,070 4,070 748
Destination 925 925 925 925 760
Total Price $40,275 $43,150 $48,550 $55,050 $28,775
Total Invoice $37,235 $39,895 $44,875 $50,855 $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: $10,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,867
Model Year20132013201320132011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$40,275$43,150$48,550$55,050$28,775
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,540-3,340-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,135$41,610$45,210$51,685$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$6,075$12,550$0
Total Invoice$37,235$39,895$44,875$50,855$27,314
Adjustments for Features-1,054-1,424-3,087-3,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,181$38,471$41,788$47,746$27,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,290$5,607$11,565$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132013201320132011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats$200    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,955$5,755$5,780$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,540$3,340$3,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,054-1,424-3,087-3,1090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
Model3-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.3 in
Length182.5 in191.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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