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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: $28,795 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $13,700 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $12,153 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,095 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $25,605 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Rear Power Package | 250 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||
| Rear Power Package | 208 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,050 | 6,700 | 4,550 |
| Options (change) | 872 | 6,095 | 4,140 |
| Destination | 650 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $28,795 | $42,495 | $47,845 |
| Total Invoice | $27,127 | $39,280 | $44,225 |
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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: $12,725 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,252 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 252hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 210, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $28,795 | $42,495 | $47,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -975 | -1,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,795 | $41,520 | $46,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,050 |
| Total Invoice | $27,127 | $39,280 | $44,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -901 | -1,179 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,127 | $38,379 | $43,046 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,667 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LTZ | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,155 | $4,130 | $4,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $975 | $1,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -901 | -1,179 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,451 lb. | 3,407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Rear Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 100% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 100% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
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