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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $14,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibui3
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $44,450
Base Invoice $22,175 $42,020
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,125 1,700
Options (change) 934 1,565
Destination 625 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,215 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,734 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,326
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibui3
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$25,215$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$37,485
Total Invoice$23,734$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,734$35,060

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibui3
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibui3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length187.8 in157.4 in
Width69.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft311.8 ft3

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