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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: $25,750

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,133

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $9,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $39,690 $20,020 $25,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
HFV6 Engine Package   2,060  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,710  
Options (change) 550 3,915 0
Options (change) 500 3,463 0
Destination 995 650 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $25,750 $27,745
Total Invoice $33,685 $24,133 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year201620082008
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,445$25,750$27,745
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,870$25,750$26,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565
Total Invoice$33,685$24,133$26,255
Adjustments for Features-2,3800-1,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,305$24,133$24,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$769

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620082008
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,675$4,100$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3800-1,353

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
Modeli3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length157.4 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height62.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested93048%
Total Not Requested102552%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

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