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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $29,736 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Driver Confidence Package II 995      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
App support   250 250 250
Proximity key   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Cold Weather Package   1,150 1,150 1,150
iPod integration     400 400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Driver Confidence Package II 905      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
App support   230 230 230
Proximity key   455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Cold Weather Package   1,045 1,045 1,045
iPod integration     365 365
Options (change) 4,460 10,950 11,350 11,350
Options (change) 4,058 9,920 10,285 10,285
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $36,310 $46,425 $54,275 $56,375
Total Invoice $34,669 $42,825 $50,045 $51,980

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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: $12,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,872
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT9T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,310$46,425$54,275$56,375
Adjustments for Features-3,135-3000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,175$46,125$54,275$55,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,150$9,300
Total Invoice$34,669$42,825$50,045$51,980
Adjustments for Features-2,993-2770-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,676$42,548$50,045$51,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,497$8,556

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelMalibu3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPremier328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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   
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$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$8,155$5,320$5,020$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$300$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,993-2770-876

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172011
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.3,341 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

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
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 Requested227579%
Total Not Requested60021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 app25Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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