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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: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series
TrimLT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $19,304 $29,810 $35,790
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166 540 540
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Options (change) 2,045 2,045 2,045
Options (change) 1,698 1,855 1,855
Destination 650 775 775
Total Price $23,015 $35,220 $41,720
Total Invoice $21,652 $32,440 $38,420

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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: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,457
Model Year200820072007
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series
TrimLT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,015$35,220$41,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$33,775$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700
Total Invoice$21,652$32,440$38,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,331-2,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$31,109$35,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,323

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

Model Year200820072007
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series
TrimLT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,070$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,331-2,988

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

Model Year20082007
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 mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested16540%
Total Not Requested25060%
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%

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