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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: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $14,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $42,020 $22,175 $21,986
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 800 800
Satellite radio   325 325
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 664 664
Satellite radio   270 293
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 1,700 1,125 1,820
Options (change) 1,565 934 1,534
Destination 995 625 625
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $25,215 $25,710
Total Invoice $37,080 $23,734 $24,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,332
Model Year201720062006
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA1T4T4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$39,645$25,215$25,710
Adjustments for Features-3,250-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,395$24,125$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585
Total Invoice$37,080$23,734$24,145
Adjustments for Features-3,040-1,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,040$22,708$24,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,437

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720062006
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$4,815$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,040-1,0260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
Modeli3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length157.4 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in69.8 in
Height62.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft341.0 ft3

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