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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: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLT320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Luxury and Convenience Package 595          
Front Seating Package 450          
Sunroof 800 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package   950        
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Luxury and Convenience Package 494          
Front Seating Package 374          
Sunroof 664 955 955 955    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package   865        
Leather seating surfaces   1,320        
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 1,845 4,000 2,100 2,100 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 1,532 3,640 1,910 1,910 955 955
Destination 650 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $22,815 $37,675 $40,325 $41,625 $45,375 $51,875
Total Invoice $21,486 $34,875 $37,330 $38,525 $41,990 $47,970

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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: $11,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,306
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLT320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT4M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$22,815$37,675$40,325$41,625$45,375$51,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-3,330-4,780-4,280-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$34,345$36,995$36,845$41,095$46,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,650$2,500$6,750$12,075
Total Invoice$21,486$34,875$37,330$38,525$41,990$47,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,083-3,083-4,424-3,961-5,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,486$31,792$34,247$34,101$38,029$42,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,455$2,309$6,237$11,134

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

Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLT320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100    
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers $50    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,800$5,130$5,130$6,580$6,080$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$3,330$4,780$4,280$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,083-3,083-4,424-3,961-5,044

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

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu Classic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length188.3 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 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
Compass0Yes
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 320i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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