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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,990 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||||
| Difference: $14,955 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||||
| Difference: $13,999 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Classic | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LT | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $20,320 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $19,304 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 595 | ||||||
| Front Seating Package | 450 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 800 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 175 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 494 | ||||||
| Front Seating Package | 374 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 664 | 955 | 955 | 955 | 0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 145 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,020 | 4,000 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 550 |
| Options (change) | 1,677 | 3,640 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 955 | 955 | 500 |
| Destination | 650 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $22,990 | $37,945 | $40,595 | $42,095 | $45,795 | $52,195 | $63,545 |
| Total Invoice | $21,631 | $35,630 | $38,085 | $39,465 | $42,880 | $48,770 | $59,215 |
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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: $11,875 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,107 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Classic | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LT | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 219hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T4 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $22,990 | $37,945 | $40,595 | $42,095 | $45,795 | $52,195 | $63,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,080 | -3,080 | -4,530 | -4,030 | -5,205 | -6,820 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,990 | $34,865 | $37,515 | $37,565 | $41,765 | $46,990 | $56,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,650 | $2,700 | $6,900 | $12,125 | $21,860 |
| Total Invoice | $21,631 | $35,630 | $38,085 | $39,465 | $42,880 | $48,770 | $59,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,892 | -2,890 | -4,247 | -3,773 | -4,863 | -6,355 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,631 | $32,738 | $35,195 | $35,218 | $39,107 | $43,907 | $52,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,457 | $2,480 | $6,369 | $11,169 | $20,122 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Classic | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LT | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $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 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | $100 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,125 | $5,205 | $5,205 | $6,655 | $6,155 | $7,330 | $8,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,080 | $3,080 | $4,530 | $4,030 | $5,205 | $6,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,892 | -2,890 | -4,247 | -3,773 | -4,863 | -6,355 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Classic | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,298 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
| Luxury and Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 315 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 24% |
| Front Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
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