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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimLTZ328i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $32,400
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,810
3.6L V6 1,600  
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
3.6L V6 1,512  
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
Options (change) 1,600 6,970
Options (change) 1,512 6,390
Destination 760 775
Total Price $30,960 $40,145
Total Invoice $29,299 $36,975

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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: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,175
Model Year20122007
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$30,960$40,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$38,515
Total Invoice$29,299$36,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$35,474

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122007
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 driver-side mirror $75
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 
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,501

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,645 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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