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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $27,027 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Premium Package   3,350 2,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
iPod integration   400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750
Sunroof       1,050
Leather seating surfaces       950
Rear spoiler       0
Premium Package   3,050 2,410  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
iPod integration   365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685
Sunroof       955
Leather seating surfaces       865
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 0 5,870 5,170 5,270
Options (change) 0 5,340 4,700 4,795
Destination 760 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,360 $39,395 $45,295 $61,195
Total Invoice $27,787 $36,250 $41,680 $56,595

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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: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,952
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,360$39,395$45,295$61,195
Adjustments for Features0-555-1,455-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$38,840$43,840$59,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000$21,100
Total Invoice$27,787$36,250$41,680$56,595
Adjustments for Features0-511-1,339-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$35,739$40,341$55,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,602$19,695

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,130$4,030$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$1,455$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-511-1,339-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,341 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?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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