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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Modeli3Malibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $20,320
Base Invoice $42,020 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000 800
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Rear spoiler   175
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920 664
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Rear spoiler   145
Options (change) 1,700 2,220
Options (change) 1,565 1,843
Destination 995 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $23,190
Total Invoice $37,080 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,232
Model Year20172008
Modeli3Malibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E219hp V6
TransmissionA1T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/60-16
Total Price$39,645$23,190
Adjustments for Features-5,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,245$23,190
Total Invoice$37,080$21,797
Adjustments for Features-5,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,029$21,797

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
Modeli3Malibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0510

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
Modeli3Malibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height62.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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