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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: $33,965

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,379

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMalibuMalibu1-Series1-Series
TrimPremierHybrid128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $27,295 $33,640
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195    
Leather Package   1,395    
Navigation system   495 2,100 2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Door sill trim plates   85    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500  
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Heated steering wheel       190
Cold Weather Package       600
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087    
Leather Package   1,269    
Navigation system   450 1,910 1,910
Panoramic sunroof   1,047    
Door sill trim plates   77    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455  
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Heated steering wheel       175
Cold Weather Package       545
Options (change) 2,270 5,215 6,650 6,240
Options (change) 2,066 4,744 6,050 5,680
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $34,120 $33,965 $36,975 $43,465
Total Invoice $32,677 $32,379 $34,220 $40,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,639
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMalibuMalibu1-Series1-Series
TrimPremierHybrid128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,120$33,965$36,975$43,465
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,9350-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$31,030$36,975$42,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,065$0$0$5,340
Total Invoice$32,677$32,379$34,220$40,195
Adjustments for Features-1,939-2,7980-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,738$29,581$34,220$39,132
Cost Above Minimum$1,157$0$0$4,912

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMalibuMalibu1-Series1-Series
TrimPremierHybrid128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,895$6,805$3,870$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,935$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,939-2,7980-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,087 lb.3,253 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
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
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 Requested260575%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
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 Requested170576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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