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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: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $42,700
Base Invoice $25,607 $39,465
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
BMW Assist   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
BMW Assist   590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,445 3,500
Options (change) 2,152 3,185
Destination 720 895
Total Price $30,120 $47,095
Total Invoice $28,479 $43,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,868
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$30,120$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$42,555
Total Invoice$28,479$43,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,479$39,347

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
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
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,198

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
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

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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