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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $20,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimMaxx SSxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $42,700
Base Invoice $21,986 $39,465
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
BMW Assist   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 293  
BMW Assist   590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,820 3,000
Options (change) 1,534 2,730
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,710 $46,595
Total Invoice $24,145 $43,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,484
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimMaxx SSxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$25,710$46,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$40,690
Total Invoice$24,145$43,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$37,629

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimMaxx SSxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,461

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in110.6 in
Length187.8 in183.0 in
Width69.8 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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