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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: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $28,320
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $26,762
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 495
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Advanced Safety Package     890
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 436
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 880
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,628
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 7,900 6,500 4,235
Options (change) 7,190 5,915 3,727
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $54,775 $59,275 $33,380
Total Invoice $50,565 $54,720 $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: $19,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,049
Model Year201020102015
ModelZ4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6196hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$54,775$59,275$33,380
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,390$56,440$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0
Total Invoice$50,565$54,720$31,314
Adjustments for Features-2,202-2,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,363$52,103$31,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102015
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,375$8,825$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,202-2,6170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in107.8 in
Length166.9 in191.5 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft316.3 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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested3125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested157594%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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