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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i328d330e340iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $30,975
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $29,736
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Luxury Package 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Sun and Wheels Package         2,270
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Driver Confidence Package II         995
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Lighting Package 730 730 730 730  
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Luxury Package 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Sun and Wheels Package         2,066
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Driver Confidence Package II         905
Options (change) 12,050 12,050 12,050 9,600 4,460
Options (change) 10,965 10,965 10,965 8,735 4,058
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $51,395 $52,895 $52,744 $56,395 $36,310
Total Invoice $47,920 $49,300 $48,844 $52,545 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,386
Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i328d330e340iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$51,395$52,895$52,744$56,395$36,310
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,100-2,125-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,395$50,795$50,619$55,545$36,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$0
Total Invoice$47,920$49,300$48,844$52,545$34,669
Adjustments for Features-1,865-1,957-1,968-7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,055$47,343$46,876$51,753$34,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,288$821$5,698$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328i328d330e340iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,720$7,820$7,845$6,570$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,100$2,125$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,865-1,957-1,968-7920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.4 in
Length182.5 in193.8 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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