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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: $27,970

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,170

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,346 $25,402
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 800 800
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
3.6L V6     1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 664 664
HFV6 Engine Package   1,490  
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 1,700 2,595 2,395
Options (change) 1,565 2,154 1,988
Destination 995 670 670
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $27,970 $29,945
Total Invoice $37,080 $26,170 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,104
Model Year201820092009
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 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$39,645$27,970$29,945
Adjustments for Features-3,0000-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,645$27,970$28,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420
Total Invoice$37,080$26,170$28,060
Adjustments for Features-2,8060-1,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,274$26,170$26,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$433

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820092009
Modeli3MalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
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
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
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 
33 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  
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
Traffic information$25  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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$6,875$3,875$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8060-1,457

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
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 Weight2,961 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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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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