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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: $27,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,327

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $26,955
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $25,607
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Options (change) 5,300 3,900 3,900 0
Options (change) 4,825 3,550 3,550 0
Destination 875 875 875 720
Total Price $52,675 $57,175 $66,325 $27,675
Total Invoice $48,680 $52,835 $61,250 $26,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,605
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$52,675$57,175$66,325$27,675
Adjustments for Features-6,220-6,670-8,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,455$50,505$57,605$27,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$11,150$0
Total Invoice$48,680$52,835$61,250$26,327
Adjustments for Features-5,748-6,164-8,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,932$46,671$53,197$26,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,739$10,265$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,710$10,160$12,210$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,220$6,670$8,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,748-6,164-8,0530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

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