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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: $32,635

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $13,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,771

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $12,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $26,857 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850            
Advanced Safety Package 595            
Navigation system 495            
Rear spoiler 400            
Premium Tier   3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof   900         0
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684            
Advanced Safety Package 541            
Navigation system 450            
Rear spoiler 364            
Premium Tier   2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof   830         0
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460 460 460
Folding second row seats   435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,340 10,025 7,650 7,650 7,650 5,900 2,500
Options (change) 3,039 9,220 7,040 7,040 7,040 5,430 2,300
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $32,635 $45,920 $50,395 $48,895 $50,244 $55,845 $68,995
Total Invoice $30,771 $43,350 $48,145 $46,150 $47,124 $52,630 $64,890

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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: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,474
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,635$45,920$50,395$48,895$50,244$55,845$68,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-3,080-1,830-3,105-3,230-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$43,690$47,315$47,065$47,139$52,615$66,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,625$3,375$3,449$8,925$22,600
Total Invoice$30,771$43,350$48,145$46,150$47,124$52,630$64,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-2,942-1,727-2,912-3,044-2,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,771$41,245$45,203$44,423$44,212$49,586$62,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,958$3,178$2,967$8,341$21,101

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

Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu Limited3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300      
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 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    $0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
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      
Surround sound     $250$250
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
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,445$6,295$5,045$6,320$6,445$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$3,080$1,830$3,105$3,230$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,105-2,942-1,727-2,912-3,044-2,544

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

Model Year20162018
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.3,502 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested99045%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested85038%
Total Not Requested137562%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested-45044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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