Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2013

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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $25,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $23,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $49,650
Base Invoice $24,149 $45,860
Power driver seat 200  
Sunroof 800  
BMW Assist   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Power driver seat 166  
Sunroof 664  
BMW Assist   590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,000 1,200
Options (change) 830 1,090
Destination 670 925
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $25,925 $51,775
Total Invoice $24,349 $47,875

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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: $21,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,795
Model Year20092013
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,925$51,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$47,740
Total Invoice$24,349$47,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,349$44,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092013
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 
Remote app $25
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$1,820$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,731

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092013
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.3,860 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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