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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $41,050
Base Invoice $29,736 $37,965
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cold Weather Package   1,150
App support   250
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   1,045
App support   230
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,270 8,400
Options (change) 2,066 7,645
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,120 $50,325
Total Invoice $32,677 $46,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,607
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$34,120$50,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$46,860
Total Invoice$32,677$46,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,677$43,284

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,155$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,201

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in110.6 in
Length193.8 in183.0 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.9 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.863.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested239080%
Total Not Requested60020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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