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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $30,920
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $29,683
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wireless charging station 500 500 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600 750 600  
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100 2,800 3,100  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500  
Luxury Design 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,270
Driver Confidence Package II         1,295
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wireless charging station 460 460 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 690 550  
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850 2,575 2,850  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460  
Luxury Design 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,156
Driver Confidence Package II         1,178
Options (change) 12,090 12,090 11,940 10,340 3,760
Options (change) 11,120 11,120 10,985 9,510 3,421
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $54,835 $53,335 $54,534 $60,285 $35,555
Total Invoice $52,225 $50,230 $51,069 $56,710 $33,979

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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: $16,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,515
Model Year20182018201820182016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6250hp I4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,835$53,335$54,534$60,285$35,555
Adjustments for Features-2,975-1,725-2,750-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,860$51,610$51,784$57,160$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$174$5,550$0
Total Invoice$52,225$50,230$51,069$56,710$33,979
Adjustments for Features-2,833-1,625-2,575-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,392$48,605$48,494$53,770$33,979
Cost Above Minimum$898$111$0$5,276$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018201820182016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMalibu
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manual $150   
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$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
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 
3.5 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
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 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 $250 
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$8,245$6,995$8,020$8,395$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$1,725$2,750$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,833-1,625-2,575-2,9400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 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 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
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 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
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 iPerformance

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
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

Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, 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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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