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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu Classici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,304 $42,020
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 2,220 1,700
Options (change) 1,843 1,565
Destination 650 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,190 $39,645
Total Invoice $21,797 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,232
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu Classici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16155/70-19
Total Price$23,190$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$34,245
Total Invoice$21,797$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-5,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$32,029

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu Classici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$2,400$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,051

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu Classici3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length188.3 in157.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.411.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

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