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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $27,790
Base Invoice $42,020 $26,262
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Navigation system   795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 1,700 4,585
Options (change) 1,565 4,035
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $33,200
Total Invoice $37,080 $31,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,081
Model Year20182014
Modeli3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E196hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/60-16
Total Price$39,645$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$30,935
Total Invoice$37,080$31,122
Adjustments for Features0-2,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$28,999

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
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
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 
App support $0
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,123

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
Modeli3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.8 in
Length157.4 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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