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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibu1-Series
TrimPremier135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $34,900
Base Invoice $29,736 $32,290
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Premium Package   3,400
Navigation system   2,100
iPod integration   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Premium Package   3,095
Navigation system   1,910
iPod integration   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,270 9,370
Options (change) 2,066 8,580
Destination 875 825
Total Price $34,120 $45,095
Total Invoice $32,677 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,320
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibu1-Series
TrimPremier135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/40-18
Total Price$34,120$45,095
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,805$45,095
Total Invoice$32,677$41,695
Adjustments for Features-3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,375$41,695

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibu1-Series
TrimPremier135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,670$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibu1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in104.7 in
Length193.8 in171.7 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested253082%
Total Not Requested55018%

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