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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $42,700
Base Invoice $26,262 $39,465
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795 2,150
2.0L I4 2,160  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700 1,955
2.0L I4 2,041  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,195 5,750
Options (change) 5,592 5,235
Destination 825 895
Total Price $34,810 $49,345
Total Invoice $32,679 $45,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,179
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$34,810$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$47,465
Total Invoice$32,679$45,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,679$43,858

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142012
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,737

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in183.0 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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