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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: $27,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,255

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $27,095
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $25,605
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Options (change) 5,300 3,900 0
Options (change) 4,825 3,550 0
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $52,175 $56,675 $27,745
Total Invoice $48,200 $52,355 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,282
Model Year201020102008
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$52,175$56,675$27,745
Adjustments for Features-6,130-6,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$50,095$27,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0
Total Invoice$48,200$52,355$26,255
Adjustments for Features-5,663-6,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,537$46,277$26,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102008
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,835$10,285$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,130$6,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,663-6,0780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in112.3 in
Length166.9 in191.8 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height50.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested237576%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested82539%

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