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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,800 $26,880
Base Invoice $43,735 $25,402
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 3,250 2,395
Options (change) 2,955 1,988
Destination 995 670
Total Price $51,045 $29,945
Total Invoice $47,685 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,118
Model Year20162009
ModelX3Malibu
TrimxDrive35iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$51,045$29,945
Adjustments for Features-6,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,080$29,945
Total Invoice$47,685$28,060
Adjustments for Features-6,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,178$28,060

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,580$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelX3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.3 in
Length183.8 in191.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,680 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 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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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