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BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,730

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $107,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,255

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $97,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
Modeli8MalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $130,125 $29,736 $26,760
Giga World 2,000    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Giga World 1,820    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 2,000 1,195 3,980
Options (change) 1,820 1,087 3,620
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $33,045 $32,730
Total Invoice $129,147 $31,698 $31,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,635
Model Year201620182018
Modeli8MalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$139,902$33,045$32,730
Adjustments for Features-5,135-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,767$32,080$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650
Total Invoice$129,147$31,698$31,255
Adjustments for Features-4,740-9260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,407$30,772$31,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$483

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620182018
Modeli8MalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,890$5,720$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,740-9260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
Modeli8Malibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.4 in
Length184.9 in193.8 in
Width76.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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