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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $30,975
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $29,736
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 950 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Value Package 0 0 0  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385  
Lane departure warning 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250  
Cold Weather Package     750  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 865 685    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Value Package 0 0 0  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Lane departure warning 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455    
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230  
Cold Weather Package     685  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Options (change) 9,405 9,955 6,805 4,460
Options (change) 8,510 9,015 6,145 4,058
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $56,230 $62,080 $68,280 $36,310
Total Invoice $51,840 $57,220 $62,950 $34,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,801
Model Year2010201020102018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$56,230$62,080$68,280$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-900-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,230$60,130$67,380$33,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$11,150$0
Total Invoice$51,840$57,220$62,950$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,797-830-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,840$55,423$62,120$32,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,583$10,280$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020102018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535i550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,340$5,290$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$900$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,797-830-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
Model5-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.8 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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