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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: $28,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $25,806 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Sunroof 850           0
Premium Package   3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Wood trim             0
Sunroof 748           0
Premium Package   2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats   430          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525 525
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 850 6,075 5,525 5,525 5,525 3,075 2,075
Options (change) 748 5,525 5,030 5,030 5,030 2,800 1,890
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $28,775 $40,220 $44,870 $46,370 $46,219 $49,870 $66,570
Total Invoice $27,314 $37,700 $41,985 $43,365 $42,909 $46,610 $61,985

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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: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,364
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,775$40,220$44,870$46,370$46,219$49,870$66,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-4,290-4,390-4,415-3,140-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$39,130$40,580$41,980$41,804$46,730$61,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450$2,850$2,674$7,600$22,760
Total Invoice$27,314$37,700$41,985$43,365$42,909$46,610$61,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,022-4,014-4,106-4,099-2,935-4,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,314$36,678$37,971$39,259$38,810$43,675$57,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,293$2,581$2,132$6,997$20,949

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Media drive      $15
Navigation map updates, three years      $0
Navigation system      $600
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,540$3,630$6,830$6,930$6,955$5,680$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$4,290$4,390$4,415$3,140$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,022-4,014-4,106-4,099-2,935-4,358

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,431 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
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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