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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,450 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $12,495 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,957 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $11,673 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,675 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $22,373 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Sunroof | 800 | 1,050 | 0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 325 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 950 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 664 | 955 | 0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 270 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 865 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 1,125 | 4,000 | 4,150 | 4,150 | 3,250 | 3,250 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 934 | 3,640 | 3,775 | 3,775 | 2,955 | 2,955 | 1,365 |
| Destination | 650 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $25,450 | $37,945 | $42,645 | $44,145 | $47,995 | $54,395 | $64,495 |
| Total Invoice | $23,957 | $35,630 | $39,950 | $41,330 | $44,880 | $50,770 | $60,080 |
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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: $12,155 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,354 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 217hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T4 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $25,450 | $37,945 | $42,645 | $44,145 | $47,995 | $54,395 | $64,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -340 | -2,090 | -3,540 | -3,040 | -4,215 | -4,430 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,450 | $37,605 | $40,555 | $40,605 | $44,955 | $50,180 | $60,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,950 | $3,000 | $7,350 | $12,575 | $22,460 |
| Total Invoice | $23,957 | $35,630 | $39,950 | $41,330 | $44,880 | $50,770 | $60,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -319 | -1,958 | -3,314 | -2,843 | -3,934 | -4,127 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,957 | $35,311 | $37,992 | $38,016 | $42,037 | $46,836 | $55,953 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,681 | $2,705 | $6,726 | $11,525 | $20,642 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $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 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 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 system | $600 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| 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 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,990 | $3,330 | $5,080 | $6,530 | $6,030 | $7,205 | $7,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $340 | $2,090 | $3,540 | $3,040 | $4,215 | $4,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -319 | -1,958 | -3,314 | -2,843 | -3,934 | -4,127 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,298 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 50% |
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