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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: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $17,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $15,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelZ4Z4MalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 2,350 2,950      
Wood trim 0 0      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495   495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Door sill trim plates     85   85
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Premium Package 2,140 2,685      
Wood trim 0 0      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 450   450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Door sill trim plates     77   77
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 5,125 5,725 2,870 0 4,065
Options (change) 4,665 5,210 2,610 0 3,697
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $46,650 $56,950 $28,870 $31,850 $32,815
Total Invoice $43,115 $52,585 $27,605 $30,611 $31,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,681
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelZ4Z4MalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$46,650$56,950$28,870$31,850$32,815
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,270-3,260-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$56,650$26,600$28,590$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0$1,990$2,045
Total Invoice$43,115$52,585$27,605$30,611$31,332
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,171-3,133-3,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,115$52,308$25,434$27,478$27,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0$2,044$1,916

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelZ4Z4MalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0siM CoupeLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Tires, run-flat$150    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,935$3,235$5,205$6,195$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,270$3,260$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,171-3,133-3,982

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in111.4 in
Length161.9 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height49.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 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 Volume9.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 seat100No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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 seat100No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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