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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: $33,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017201720172017
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $26,762 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850            
Navigation system 495 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package 1,000 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Advanced Safety Package 890            
Rear spoiler 400            
LED headlights   700          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700 700 700
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0  
Executive Package             3,900
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628            
Navigation system 436 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Premium Package 880 2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255    
Advanced Safety Package 783            
Rear spoiler 352            
LED headlights   645          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Folding second row seats   435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645 645 645
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0  
Executive Package             3,590
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,635 8,875 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 4,600
Options (change) 4,079 8,145 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 4,235
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $33,780 $43,320 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $69,595
Total Invoice $31,666 $40,930 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $65,430

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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: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,408
Model Year2015201720172017201720172017
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,780$43,320$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$69,595
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-1,950-1,850-1,975-700-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,560$43,320$46,345$44,945$46,169$52,795$66,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,025$1,625$2,849$9,475$23,150
Total Invoice$31,666$40,930$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$65,430
Adjustments for Features-1,1440-1,840-1,747-1,853-660-2,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,522$40,930$43,740$42,438$43,306$49,775$62,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,810$1,508$2,376$8,845$21,562

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201720172017201720172017
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZ320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Forward collision warning$200      
Lane departure warning$200      
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera$200     $200
Rollover sensor$50      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     $25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Text dictation      $50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights$500     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,515$3,295$5,245$5,145$5,270$3,995$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$1,950$1,850$1,975$700$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1440-1,840-1,747-1,853-660-2,938

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152017
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.3,502 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 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 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested250084%
Total Not Requested47516%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45065%
Total Not Requested-45035%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested27518%
Total Not Requested122582%

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