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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: $27,970

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,170

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelMalibuMalibui3
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $42,020
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Sunroof 800 800 1,000
3.6L V6   1,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
HFV6 Engine Package 1,490    
Sunroof 664 664 920
3.6L V6   1,324  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 2,595 2,395 1,700
Options (change) 2,154 1,988 1,565
Destination 670 670 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,970 $29,945 $39,645
Total Invoice $26,170 $28,060 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,104
Model Year200920092017
ModelMalibuMalibui3
Trim2LTLTZBase
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$27,970$29,945$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,970$28,390$36,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0
Total Invoice$26,170$28,060$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,457-2,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,170$26,603$34,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$433$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year200920092017
ModelMalibuMalibui3
Trim2LTLTZBase
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 
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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$3,875$5,430$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,457-2,806

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092017
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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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