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Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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 Limited vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,040 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $10,205 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $9,310 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,420 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $26,857 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 495 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 450 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Rear spoiler | 364 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,745 | 8,300 | 6,300 | 6,300 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 4,850 |
| Options (change) | 2,498 | 7,550 | 5,730 | 5,730 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 4,415 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $32,040 | $42,245 | $44,795 | $46,295 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $67,845 |
| Total Invoice | $30,230 | $39,540 | $41,905 | $43,285 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $63,130 |
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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: $10,450 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,543 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 202hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | 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) | ?, 9 | 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 | $32,040 | $42,245 | $44,795 | $46,295 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $67,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | -495 | -250 | 0 | -1,450 | -950 | -2,125 | -3,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,545 | $41,995 | $44,795 | $44,845 | $49,195 | $54,420 | $64,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 | $2,850 | $7,200 | $12,425 | $22,675 |
| Total Invoice | $30,230 | $39,540 | $41,905 | $43,285 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $63,130 |
| Adjustments for Features | -467 | -234 | 0 | -1,356 | -887 | -1,981 | -2,954 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,763 | $39,306 | $41,905 | $41,929 | $45,948 | $50,744 | $60,176 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,599 | $2,623 | $6,642 | $11,438 | $20,870 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 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 | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| 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 | $3,315 | $3,070 | $2,820 | $4,270 | $3,770 | $4,945 | $5,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $495 | $250 | $0 | $1,450 | $950 | $2,125 | $3,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -467 | -234 | 0 | -1,356 | -887 | -1,981 | -2,954 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,394 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 31% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 33% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 89% |
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