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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $28,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $26,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $54,300
Base Invoice $29,683 $51,180
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Wireless charging station   500
Premium Tier   2,950
Driving Assistance Package   900
Parking Assistance Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Wireless charging station   460
Premium Tier   2,715
Driving Assistance Package   830
Parking Assistance Package   645
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Apple CarPlay support   275
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 3,760 9,150
Options (change) 3,421 8,420
Destination 875 995
Total Price $35,555 $64,445
Total Invoice $33,979 $60,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,315
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-19
Total Price$35,555$64,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$56,680
Total Invoice$33,979$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,979$53,294

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,780$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,301

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.8 in
Length193.8 in185.9 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.862.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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