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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: $26,550

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,797

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $12,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibui3
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $44,450
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $42,020
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
Sunroof 800 800 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
Sunroof 664 664 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 4,715 800 1,700
Options (change) 4,127 664 1,565
Destination 650 650 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,550 $28,545 $39,645
Total Invoice $24,797 $26,919 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,524
Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibui3
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6252hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18155/70-19
Total Price$26,550$28,545$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$27,115$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$24,797$26,919$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,349-2,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,797$25,570$34,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$773$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibui3
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,430$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,349-2,759

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibui3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in157.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.111.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested103053%
Total Not Requested92547%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

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