BMW 3 Series vs Chevrolet Malibu

2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1964-1965

Years produced

1975-Present

MSRP

$21,680

MSRP

$43,800

Average price

$19,270

Average price

$26,062

Listings

1128

Listings

1089
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

34
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1964-1965
1975-Present
MSRP
$21,680
$43,800
Average price
$19,270
$26,062
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.2
4.5
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap
Summary
BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
Video
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
1.5L 160 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
27
25
MPG Highway
36
34
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