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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: $33,460

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,384

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $26,762 $28,300 $33,485
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Premium Package 1,000 2,900 2,200
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Navigation system 495 2,000 2,000
Cargo mat 80    
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628    
Premium Package 880 2,640 2,000
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Navigation system 436 1,820 1,820
Cargo mat 70    
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 4,315 8,245 6,745
Options (change) 3,797 7,500 6,130
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $33,460 $39,840 $44,040
Total Invoice $31,384 $36,495 $40,310

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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: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,949
Model Year201520062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,460$39,840$44,040
Adjustments for Features-1,9600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$39,840$43,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$31,384$36,495$40,310
Adjustments for Features-1,8380-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,546$36,495$40,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $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  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$3,715$1,755$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8380-229

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
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.3,286 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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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