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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: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,944

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $25,402 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800     1,050
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Rear spoiler       0
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664     955
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,050 6,045 5,345 5,645
Options (change) 872 5,500 4,860 5,135
Destination 670 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,600 $39,570 $45,470 $61,570
Total Invoice $26,944 $36,410 $41,840 $56,935

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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: $10,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,176
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,600$39,570$45,470$61,570
Adjustments for Features0-315-1,215-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$39,255$44,255$60,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000$20,900
Total Invoice$26,944$36,410$41,840$56,935
Adjustments for Features0-290-1,118-1,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,944$36,120$40,722$55,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,602$19,507

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,330$4,230$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315$1,215$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-290-1,118-1,308

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
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.3,341 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 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested72525%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152578%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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 surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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