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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $27,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $25,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $50,150
Base Invoice $22,581 $46,820
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Sunroof 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Sunroof 664  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,125 550
Options (change) 934 500
Destination 650 995
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,370 $51,695
Total Invoice $22,865 $48,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,866
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,370$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$47,860
Total Invoice$22,865$48,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$44,731

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,945$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,584

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.6 in
Length191.8 in182.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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