BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2008

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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,290

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $29,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,050

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $27,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu Classic
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $20,320
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Satellite radio       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 62
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,320
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 1,341 1,096
Destination 995 995 995 650
Total Price $52,170 $59,970 $68,820 $22,290
Total Invoice $48,741 $55,916 $64,056 $21,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,592
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu Classic
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6219hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$52,170$59,970$68,820$22,290
Adjustments for Features-10,810-13,010-13,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,360$46,960$55,060$22,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$13,700$0
Total Invoice$48,741$55,916$64,056$21,050
Adjustments for Features-10,099-12,131-12,8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,642$43,785$51,249$21,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,143$12,607$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu Classic
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,460$15,660$16,410$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,810$13,010$13,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,099-12,131-12,8070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelZ4Malibu Classic
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in188.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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