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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: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $42,700
Base Invoice $29,736 $39,465
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Navigation system   2,150
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
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Navigation system   1,955
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) 2,270 5,750
Options (change) 2,066 5,235
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,120 $49,345
Total Invoice $32,677 $45,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,770
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuX3
TrimPremierxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$34,120$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$47,020
Total Invoice$32,677$45,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,677$43,447

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
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 cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$4,470$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,148

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
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 Capacity15.8 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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 app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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