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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: $29,975

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,512

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibui3
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $42,400
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $39,690
Navigation system 495 495  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Rear spoiler 400 400  
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Premium Package   1,000  
Advanced Safety Package   890  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 436 436  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Rear spoiler 352 352  
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Premium Package   880  
Advanced Safety Package   783  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,555 6,245 550
Options (change) 3,244 5,636 500
Destination 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,975 $35,390 $36,445
Total Invoice $28,512 $33,223 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,725
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibui3
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine259hp I4259hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$29,975$35,390$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,975$31,240$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$28,512$33,223$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,896-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,512$29,327$33,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year201520152015
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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$4,915$9,065$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,896-448

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152015
ModelMalibui3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17517%
Total Not Requested86583%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested115098%

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