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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: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimLTZ328i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $32,400
Base Invoice $25,607 $29,810
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Folding second row seats   475
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium Package   2,960
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Folding second row seats   430
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Options (change) 2,445 7,545
Options (change) 2,152 6,915
Destination 720 775
Total Price $30,120 $40,720
Total Invoice $28,479 $37,500

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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: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,497
Model Year20102007
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimLTZ328i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,120$40,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$39,065
Total Invoice$28,479$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,479$35,976

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102007
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimLTZ328i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,524

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,406 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
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%

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