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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: $33,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $28,320
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $26,762
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,200 1,000
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 495
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
App support 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       890
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,000 880
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 436
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
App support 230 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,628
Advanced Safety Package       783
Options (change) 10,450 8,650 8,650 4,235
Options (change) 9,510 7,870 7,870 3,727
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $48,225 $52,725 $59,225 $33,380
Total Invoice $44,515 $48,675 $54,655 $31,314

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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: $14,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,943
Model Year2013201320132015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H196hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$48,225$52,725$59,225$33,380
Adjustments for Features-280-1,430-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,945$51,295$57,720$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$9,775$0
Total Invoice$44,515$48,675$54,655$31,314
Adjustments for Features-258-1,320-1,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,257$47,355$53,266$31,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,098$9,009$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320132015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DUPL Voice texting capability  $50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,395$4,545$4,620$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$1,430$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-258-1,320-1,3890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
Model3-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.8 in
Length182.5 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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