BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,450

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,957

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,023

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $23,675
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $22,373
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Satellite radio         325
Sunroof         800
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Satellite radio         270
Sunroof         664
Options (change) 4,125 1,875 1,400 1,325 1,125
Options (change) 3,755 1,705 1,275 1,205 934
Destination 895 895 895 895 650
Total Price $51,920 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220 $25,450
Total Invoice $47,980 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320 $23,957

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,458
Model Year20122012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8217hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$51,920$55,270$63,245$64,220$25,450
Adjustments for Features-4,940-4,090-4,830-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,980$51,180$58,415$58,490$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$11,435$11,510$0
Total Invoice$47,980$51,080$58,425$59,320$23,957
Adjustments for Features-4,565-3,780-4,462-5,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,415$47,300$53,963$54,027$23,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,885$10,548$10,612$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMalibu
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
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
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$7,705$6,855$7,595$8,495$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$4,090$4,830$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,565-3,780-4,462-5,2930

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122007
Model5-SeriesMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in188.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.