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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Premium Package 1,000 3,350 2,650 1,900
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Navigation system 795 2,100 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights   800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Proximity key   500 500  
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
Technology Package       3,250
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Premium Package 880 3,050 2,410 1,730
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Navigation system 700 1,910 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights   730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Proximity key   455 455  
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
Technology Package       2,960
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,585 9,270 7,770 8,720
Options (change) 4,035 8,435 7,065 7,935
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,200 $42,795 $47,895 $64,645
Total Invoice $31,122 $39,345 $44,045 $59,735

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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: $11,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,906
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$33,200$42,795$47,895$64,645
Adjustments for Features-1,7950-250-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$42,795$47,645$63,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850$20,700
Total Invoice$31,122$39,345$44,045$59,735
Adjustments for Features-1,6830-230-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,439$39,345$43,815$58,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,470$19,327

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014200820082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,065$2,270$2,520$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0$250$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6830-230-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in108.7 in
Length191.5 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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