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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,015

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $24,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,761

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $22,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MalibuMalibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $29,736 $26,760
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Cold Weather Package 700 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 100 100
Cargo net 60 60 60 65 65
Cargo mat 60 60 60   80
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Leather Package         1,395
Navigation system         495
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Convenience and Technology Package         895
Door sill trim plates         85
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Cold Weather Package 635 635 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 91 91
Cargo net 53 53 53 59 59
Cargo mat 53 53 53   73
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Leather Package         1,269
Navigation system         450
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Convenience and Technology Package         814
Door sill trim plates         77
Options (change) 6,045 4,795 4,795 165 4,310
Options (change) 5,502 4,362 4,362 150 3,920
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $56,740 $63,290 $72,140 $32,015 $33,060
Total Invoice $52,902 $58,937 $67,077 $30,761 $31,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,688
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MalibuMalibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S7S7T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$56,740$63,290$72,140$32,015$33,060
Adjustments for Features-5,970-7,570-8,3200-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$55,720$63,820$32,015$32,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0$95
Total Invoice$52,902$58,937$67,077$30,761$31,555
Adjustments for Features-5,566-7,049-7,7360-907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,336$51,888$59,341$30,761$30,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,552$12,005$113$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MalibuMalibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
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$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
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$11,450$13,050$13,800$5,480$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$7,570$8,320$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,566-7,049-7,7360-907

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in111.4 in
Length166.9 in193.8 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
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 Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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