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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: $27,550

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,072

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $26,880
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $25,402
Premium Package 2,350 2,950  
Wood trim 0 0  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Package 2,140 2,685  
Wood trim 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Options (change) 3,325 3,925 0
Options (change) 3,025 3,570 0
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $44,850 $55,150 $27,550
Total Invoice $41,475 $50,945 $26,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,487
Model Year200820082009
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$44,850$55,150$27,550
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$54,850$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0
Total Invoice$41,475$50,945$26,072
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,475$50,668$24,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082009
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,710$3,010$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,084

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in112.3 in
Length161.9 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height49.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested97543%

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