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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $28,600
Base Invoice $42,020 $27,027
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
3.6L V6   1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,700 1,600
Options (change) 1,565 1,512
Destination 995 760
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $30,960
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,182
Model Year20182012
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E252hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-18
Total Price$39,645$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$30,960
Total Invoice$37,080$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,481$29,299

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
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
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5990

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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