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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: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,944

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $25,402 $28,300 $33,485
Rear Power Package 250    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio   595 595
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Rear Power Package 208    
Sunroof 664    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio   540 540
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Options (change) 1,050 5,520 4,820
Options (change) 872 5,020 4,380
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $28,600 $37,115 $42,115
Total Invoice $26,944 $34,015 $38,560

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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: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,736
Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,600$37,115$42,115
Adjustments for Features0-365-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$36,750$40,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$26,944$34,015$38,560
Adjustments for Features0-335-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,944$33,680$37,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,722

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
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  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats$75  
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$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,980$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.7 in
Length191.8 in178.2 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested72525%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested152578%
Total Not Requested42522%

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