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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $21,797 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Sunroof 800 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Satellite radio 325            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim             0
Sunroof 664 955 955 955 955   0
Satellite radio 270            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   430          
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,125 4,025 3,550 3,550 3,550 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 934 3,660 3,230 3,230 3,230 2,275 1,365
Destination 625 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $24,815 $38,170 $42,895 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $65,995
Total Invoice $23,356 $35,835 $40,185 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $61,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,488
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT4M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$24,815$38,170$42,895$44,395$44,244$49,295$65,995
Adjustments for Features-100-2,975-3,075-3,100-3,675-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$38,170$39,920$41,320$41,144$45,620$60,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,150$2,974$7,450$22,585
Total Invoice$23,356$35,835$40,185$41,565$41,109$46,085$61,460
Adjustments for Features-90-2,787-2,879-2,880-3,436-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,347$35,835$37,398$38,686$38,229$42,649$56,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,563$2,851$2,394$6,814$20,745

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support      $0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Media drive      $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years      $0
Navigation system      $600
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200    $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Surround sound      $250
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150      
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,990$2,980$5,955$6,055$6,080$6,655$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0$2,975$3,075$3,100$3,675$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-90-2,787-2,879-2,880-3,436-4,880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length188.3 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested-45033%

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