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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: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibu1-Series
TrimPremier128i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $31,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,885
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
BMW Assist   650
Premium Package   3,400
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
BMW Assist   590
Premium Package   3,095
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,270 8,540
Options (change) 2,066 7,775
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,120 $40,635
Total Invoice $32,677 $37,555

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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: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,722
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibu1-Series
TrimPremier128i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,120$40,635
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$40,635
Total Invoice$32,677$37,555
Adjustments for Features-1,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,833$37,555

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibu1-Series
TrimPremier128i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
Total Value of Features$5,495$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8440

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibu1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in104.7 in
Length193.8 in172.2 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,208 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 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 Requested313079%
Total Not Requested85021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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