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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $30,975
Base Invoice $39,465 $29,736
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,750 2,270
Options (change) 5,235 2,066
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,345 $34,120
Total Invoice $45,595 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,770
Model Year20122018
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,345$34,120
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,020$34,120
Total Invoice$45,595$32,677
Adjustments for Features-2,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,447$32,677

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,795$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelX3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.4 in
Length183.0 in193.8 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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