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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $44,900
Base Invoice $25,402 $41,490
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,395 3,250
Options (change) 1,988 2,955
Destination 670 925
Total Price $29,945 $49,075
Total Invoice $28,060 $45,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,541
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$29,945$49,075
Adjustments for Features0-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$42,835
Total Invoice$28,060$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$39,601

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,769

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in110.6 in
Length191.8 in183.0 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.163.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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