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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZ3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $36,800
Base Invoice $25,605 $33,670
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Performance steering system (optional)   250
Heated front seats   500
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof 664  
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Performance steering system (optional)   230
Heated front seats   455
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 800 3,025
Options (change) 664 2,755
Destination 650 695
Total Price $28,545 $40,520
Total Invoice $26,919 $37,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,279
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZ3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17
Total Price$28,545$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$37,330
Total Invoice$26,919$37,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$34,198

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZ3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,922

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in110.1 in
Length191.8 in179.7 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.171.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 link100No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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