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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,635

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $20,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,771

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $18,826

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Model Year201820182018201820182016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu Limited
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $28,420
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $26,857
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim         0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,850
Advanced Safety Package           595
Navigation system           495
Rear spoiler           400
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim         0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,684
Advanced Safety Package           541
Navigation system           450
Rear spoiler           364
Options (change) 4,350 4,200 2,900 2,900 2,350 3,340
Options (change) 4,000 3,860 2,665 2,665 2,160 3,039
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,745 $52,927 $61,595 $65,895 $76,745 $32,635
Total Invoice $54,405 $49,597 $58,000 $62,000 $72,095 $30,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,729
Model Year201820182018201820182016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu Limited
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$57,745$52,927$61,595$65,895$76,745$32,635
Adjustments for Features-3,530-3,305-3,530-5,480-9,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,215$49,622$58,065$60,415$67,315$32,635
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,693$0
Total Invoice$54,405$49,597$58,000$62,000$72,095$30,771
Adjustments for Features-3,326-3,097-3,324-5,156-8,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,079$46,500$54,676$56,844$63,236$30,771
Cost Above Minimum$4,579$0$8,176$10,344$16,736$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201820182018201820182016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu Limited
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Power trunk closer    $350 
Proximity key    $250 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags     $300
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,895$6,670$6,895$8,845$12,795$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$3,305$3,530$5,480$9,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,326-3,097-3,324-5,156-8,8590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in107.8 in
Length194.6 in191.5 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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