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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $27,165
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $25,806
Premium Package 950 750      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Value Package 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Heated front seats   500 500    
iPod integration       400  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Temporary spare tire         100
Sunroof         850
Premium Package 865 685      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Value Package 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Heated front seats   455 455    
iPod integration       365  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Temporary spare tire         88
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 2,595 2,895 2,145 2,045 950
Options (change) 2,360 2,635 1,950 1,860 836
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $49,420 $55,020 $63,620 $91,620 $28,875
Total Invoice $45,690 $50,840 $58,755 $84,760 $27,402

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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: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,924
Model Year20102010201020102011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$49,420$55,020$63,620$91,620$28,875
Adjustments for Features-1,475-2,975-3,200-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,945$52,045$60,420$85,855$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$12,475$37,910$0
Total Invoice$45,690$50,840$58,755$84,760$27,402
Adjustments for Features-1,364-2,749-2,955-5,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,326$48,091$55,800$79,427$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,765$11,474$35,101$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010201020102011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
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 
CD changer, remote   $200 
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system  $600$600 
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 + travel information  $25  
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
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
Cornering lights $50$50  
Headlight washers$50  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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$4,265$5,765$5,990$8,555$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$2,975$3,200$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,364-2,749-2,955-5,3330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
Model5-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length191.1 in191.8 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested77589%

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