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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibui3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $44,450
Base Invoice $29,736 $42,020
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Park Assistant Package   920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 4,460 5,050
Options (change) 4,058 4,645
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,310 $42,995
Total Invoice $34,669 $40,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,859
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibui3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$36,310$42,995
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,830$42,995
Total Invoice$34,669$40,160
Adjustments for Features-2,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,301$40,160

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibui3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$9,120$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibui3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%

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