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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: $24,815 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $13,355 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $12,479 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,150 | $38,350 | $39,850 | $43,700 | $45,800 | $63,500 | $23,065 |
| Base Invoice | $31,180 | $35,960 | $37,340 | $40,885 | $42,815 | $59,100 | $21,797 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 0 | 800 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 325 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | 955 | 955 | 0 | 664 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 865 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 270 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,025 | 3,550 | 3,550 | 3,550 | 2,500 | 1,500 | 1,125 |
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 3,230 | 3,230 | 3,230 | 2,275 | 1,365 | 934 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 625 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,170 | $42,895 | $44,395 | $44,244 | $49,295 | $65,995 | $24,815 |
| Total Invoice | $35,835 | $40,185 | $41,565 | $41,109 | $46,085 | $61,460 | $23,356 |
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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: $13,365 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,488 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | 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 | 181hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 | 201hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 | T4 |
| 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 | 600, 16 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $38,170 | $42,895 | $44,395 | $44,244 | $49,295 | $65,995 | $24,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,975 | -3,075 | -3,100 | -3,675 | -5,240 | -10 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,170 | $39,920 | $41,320 | $41,144 | $45,620 | $60,755 | $24,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,750 | $3,150 | $2,974 | $7,450 | $22,585 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,835 | $40,185 | $41,565 | $41,109 | $46,085 | $61,460 | $23,356 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,787 | -2,879 | -2,880 | -3,436 | -4,880 | -9 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,835 | $37,398 | $38,686 | $38,229 | $42,649 | $56,580 | $23,347 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,563 | $2,851 | $2,394 | $6,814 | $20,745 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | 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 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $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 net | $40 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,980 | $5,955 | $6,055 | $6,080 | $6,655 | $8,220 | $2,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,975 | $3,075 | $3,100 | $3,675 | $5,240 | $10 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,787 | -2,879 | -2,880 | -3,436 | -4,880 | -9 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 188.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,431 lb. | 3,298 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
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