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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: $33,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $26,762 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Navigation system 495 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package 1,000 3,100 2,200 2,200
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700 700
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
App support   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628      
Navigation system 436 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package 880 2,820 2,000 2,000
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635 635
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
App support   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 4,235 10,450 8,650 8,650
Options (change) 3,727 9,510 7,870 7,870
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $33,380 $48,225 $52,725 $59,225
Total Invoice $31,314 $44,515 $48,675 $54,655

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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: $14,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,943
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,380$48,225$52,725$59,225
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,430-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$47,945$51,295$57,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350$9,825
Total Invoice$31,314$44,515$48,675$54,655
Adjustments for Features0-258-1,320-1,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,314$44,257$47,355$53,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,098$9,055

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,395$4,545$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$1,430$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-1,320-1,343

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,394 lb.3,361 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 LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested077%
Total Not Requested023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested016%
Total Not Requested084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested016%
Total Not Requested084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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