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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500 $27,365
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840 $25,859
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   795
Premium Package 2,400 2,200     1,000
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Lane departure warning 950 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,900
Forward collision warning         395
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   700
Premium Package 2,185 2,000     880
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Lane departure warning 865 865 865    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,672
Forward collision warning         348
Options (change) 9,405 8,405 6,205 2,855 4,090
Options (change) 8,560 7,645 5,645 2,595 3,600
Destination 825 825 825 825 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $56,030 $60,330 $67,430 $92,180 $32,265
Total Invoice $51,700 $55,660 $62,220 $85,260 $30,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,712
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$56,030$60,330$67,430$92,180$32,265
Adjustments for Features00-400-2,865-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,030$60,330$67,030$89,315$31,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$11,000$33,285$0
Total Invoice$51,700$55,660$62,220$85,260$30,269
Adjustments for Features00-369-2,650-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,700$55,660$61,851$82,610$29,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$10,151$30,910$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,115$3,515$5,980$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$400$2,865$300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-369-2,650-281

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.8 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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