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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $39,400
Base Invoice $25,607 $36,250
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Performance steering system (optional)   250
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.6L V6 1,404  
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Performance steering system (optional)   230
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,545 4,100
Options (change) 2,240 3,735
Destination 720 825
Total Price $30,220 $44,325
Total Invoice $28,567 $40,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,924
Model Year20102009
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17
Total Price$30,220$44,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$40,720
Total Invoice$28,567$40,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$37,491

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102009
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,400$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested167580%
Total Not Requested42520%

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