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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $25,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $22,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimEcoActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $49,900
Base Invoice $23,860 $46,090
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,120 2,150
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Leather Package 880  
Navigation system 986 1,955
Sunroof 880  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 4,730 5,400
Options (change) 4,284 4,910
Destination 810 925
Total Price $30,525 $56,225
Total Invoice $28,954 $51,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,027
Model Year20132014
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimEcoActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,525$56,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$54,120
Total Invoice$28,954$51,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$49,981

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimEcoActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,944

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested121555%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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