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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,407

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $11,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,857 $32,290 $39,190
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,940 10,025 8,325
Options (change) 2,675 9,120 7,575
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $32,235 $45,820 $51,620
Total Invoice $30,407 $42,305 $47,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,436
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,235$45,820$51,620
Adjustments for Features-5700-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$45,820$50,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$30,407$42,305$47,660
Adjustments for Features-5380-877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,869$42,305$46,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,478

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,265$2,695$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5380-877

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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