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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: $13,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $25,806 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Sunroof 850 900         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Wood trim             0
Sunroof 748 830         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats   435          
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 530 530
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 850 6,875 4,825 4,825 4,825 3,075 2,075
Options (change) 748 6,320 4,440 4,440 4,440 2,830 1,910
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $28,775 $42,770 $47,570 $46,070 $47,419 $53,020 $68,570
Total Invoice $27,314 $40,450 $45,545 $43,550 $44,524 $50,030 $64,500

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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: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,285
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,775$42,770$47,570$46,070$47,419$53,020$68,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-4,515-3,265-4,540-4,665-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$39,755$43,055$42,805$42,879$48,355$62,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$3,050$3,124$8,600$23,210
Total Invoice$27,314$40,450$45,545$43,550$44,524$50,030$64,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,851-4,323-3,086-4,263-4,402-5,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,314$37,599$41,222$40,464$40,261$45,628$59,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,623$2,865$2,662$8,029$21,629

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $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
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
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 
3.5 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    $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$0$0$0$0$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$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
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,555$7,055$5,805$7,080$7,205$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$4,515$3,265$4,540$4,665$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,851-4,323-3,086-4,263-4,402-5,272

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
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.3,502 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%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested65029%
Total Not Requested157571%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Luxury Design
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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