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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: $11,320 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $10,271 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 | $27,165 |
| Base Invoice | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 | $25,806 |
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 950 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 850 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 865 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 748 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,150 | 4,725 | 4,725 | 3,825 | 3,825 | 2,075 | 850 |
| Options (change) | 5,595 | 4,300 | 4,300 | 3,480 | 3,480 | 1,890 | 748 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 760 |
| Total Price | $40,095 | $43,220 | $44,720 | $48,570 | $54,970 | $65,070 | $28,775 |
| Total Invoice | $37,585 | $40,475 | $41,855 | $45,405 | $51,295 | $60,605 | $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: $9,980 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,015 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 | 169hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $40,095 | $43,220 | $44,720 | $48,570 | $54,970 | $65,070 | $28,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,340 | -1,440 | -2,890 | -2,390 | -3,565 | -3,830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,755 | $41,780 | $41,830 | $46,180 | $51,405 | $61,240 | $28,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,025 | $3,075 | $7,425 | $12,650 | $22,485 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,585 | $40,475 | $41,855 | $45,405 | $51,295 | $60,605 | $27,314 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,256 | -1,349 | -2,705 | -2,234 | -3,327 | -3,567 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,329 | $39,126 | $39,150 | $43,171 | $47,968 | $57,038 | $27,314 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,797 | $2,821 | $6,842 | $11,639 | $20,709 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,880 | $3,980 | $5,430 | $4,930 | $6,105 | $6,370 | $2,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,340 | $1,440 | $2,890 | $2,390 | $3,565 | $3,830 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,256 | -1,349 | -2,705 | -2,234 | -3,327 | -3,567 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 3,411 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 320i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
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