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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: $33,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $28,320
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $26,762
Premium Package 2,350 2,950 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Heated front seats 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0  
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Premium Package 2,140 2,685 880
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 436
Heated front seats 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0  
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,628
Options (change) 5,125 5,725 4,235
Options (change) 4,665 5,210 3,727
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $46,650 $56,950 $33,380
Total Invoice $43,115 $52,585 $31,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,707
Model Year200820082015
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6196hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$46,650$56,950$33,380
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$56,650$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0
Total Invoice$43,115$52,585$31,314
Adjustments for Features0-277-4,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,115$52,308$26,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082015
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,535$1,835$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-4,906

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in107.8 in
Length161.9 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height49.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

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