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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: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $26,262 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900        
Premium Package 1,000 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Navigation system 795 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
App support   250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400  
Convenience Package         2,900
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672        
Premium Package 880 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Navigation system 700 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
App support   230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365  
Convenience Package         2,640
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 4,585 8,275 7,775 7,775 8,575
Options (change) 4,035 7,530 7,075 7,075 7,805
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,200 $43,750 $50,700 $52,800 $66,650
Total Invoice $31,122 $40,435 $46,835 $48,770 $61,610

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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: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,080
Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$33,200$43,750$50,700$52,800$66,650
Adjustments for Features-1,755-9500-950-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$42,800$50,700$51,850$65,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,900$9,050$22,875
Total Invoice$31,122$40,435$46,835$48,770$61,610
Adjustments for Features-1,645-8780-877-901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,477$39,557$46,835$47,893$60,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,278$8,336$21,152

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
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    
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   $25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,385$2,435$3,385$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$950$0$950$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,645-8780-877-901

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142011
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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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