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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,040

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,603

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $30,975
Base Invoice $39,690 $29,736
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Park Assistant Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Options (change) 4,050 2,190
Options (change) 3,685 1,992
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,945 $34,040
Total Invoice $36,870 $32,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,594
Model Year20152018
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E250hp I4
TransmissionA1T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-18
Total Price$39,945$34,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$31,610
Total Invoice$36,870$32,603
Adjustments for Features0-2,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$30,276

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,327

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
Modeli3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length157.4 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested44026%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%

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