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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: $35,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimLTZxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $42,700
Base Invoice $26,762 $39,465
Premium Package 1,000 3,450
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495 2,150
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 880 3,140
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436 1,955
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,325 7,250
Options (change) 5,706 6,600
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,470 $50,845
Total Invoice $33,293 $46,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,984
Model Year20152012
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$35,470$50,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$47,940
Total Invoice$33,293$46,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$44,277

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,715$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,683

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3 specs.

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested176570%
Total Not Requested75030%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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