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BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $20,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,700 $23,265
Base Invoice $39,465 $21,986
BMW Assist 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
BMW Assist 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,000 1,820
Options (change) 2,730 1,534
Destination 895 625
Total Price $46,595 $25,710
Total Invoice $43,090 $24,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,484
Model Year20122006
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6240hp V6
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$46,595$25,710
Adjustments for Features-5,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$25,710
Total Invoice$43,090$24,145
Adjustments for Features-5,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,629$24,145

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,605$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4610

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelX3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in112.3 in
Length183.0 in187.8 in
Width74.1 in69.8 in
Height65.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft341.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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