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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: $33,880

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $25,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,302

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $22,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $49,900
Base Invoice $26,760 $46,090
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Navigation system 495 2,150
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Navigation system 450 1,955
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Options (change) 5,130 8,500
Options (change) 4,667 7,735
Destination 875 925
Total Price $33,880 $59,325
Total Invoice $32,302 $54,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,265
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,880$59,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$56,960
Total Invoice$32,302$54,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,302$52,567

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibu3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,755$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,183

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibu3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.6 in
Length193.8 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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