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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $29,683 $28,300 $33,485
Panoramic sunroof 1,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,156    
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,760 9,995 9,295
Options (change) 3,421 9,090 8,450
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $35,555 $41,590 $46,590
Total Invoice $33,979 $38,085 $42,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,335
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,555$41,590$46,590
Adjustments for Features-4,4250-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$41,590$45,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$33,979$38,085$42,630
Adjustments for Features-4,2290-824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,750$38,085$41,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,721

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$8,255$3,830$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2290-824

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in108.7 in
Length193.8 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 seat100No
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%

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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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