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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $28,600
Base Invoice $40,615 $27,027
BMW Assist 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
3.6L V6   1,600
BMW Assist 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,500 1,600
Options (change) 3,185 1,512
Destination 895 760
Total Price $48,345 $30,960
Total Invoice $44,695 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,413
Model Year20132012
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$48,345$30,960
Adjustments for Features-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,955$30,960
Total Invoice$44,695$29,299
Adjustments for Features-4,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,712$29,299

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$8,980$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9830

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelX3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.3 in
Length183.0 in191.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft315.1 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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