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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLT328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Sunroof 800     1,050
Rear spoiler 175     0
Satellite radio 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Sunroof 664     955
Rear spoiler 145     0
Satellite radio 166      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 2,220 2,120 2,120 3,170
Options (change) 1,843 1,925 1,925 2,880
Destination 650 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,190 $35,645 $42,245 $59,095
Total Invoice $21,797 $32,835 $38,905 $54,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,845
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLT328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,190$35,645$42,245$59,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-3,095-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$34,350$39,150$55,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$20,650
Total Invoice$21,797$32,835$38,905$54,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,193-2,850-3,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$31,642$36,055$50,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,413$19,249

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLT328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,275$3,570$5,370$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295$3,095$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,193-2,850-3,789

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length188.3 in178.2 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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