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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: $24,315

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $31,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,941

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $28,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $23,065
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $21,797
BMW Assist 650 650 650  
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, in-dash       300
Satellite radio       325
BMW Assist 590 590 590  
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, in-dash       249
Satellite radio       270
Options (change) 5,950 3,750 3,750 625
Options (change) 5,415 3,410 3,410 519
Destination 895 895 895 625
Total Price $55,495 $59,795 $68,845 $24,315
Total Invoice $51,250 $55,225 $63,550 $22,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,810
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6201hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$55,495$59,795$68,845$24,315
Adjustments for Features-8,120-8,220-10,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,375$51,575$58,575$24,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$11,200$0
Total Invoice$51,250$55,225$63,550$22,941
Adjustments for Features-7,499-7,592-9,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,751$47,633$54,070$22,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,882$10,319$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
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 
Trip computer   $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 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$11,660$11,760$13,810$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,120$8,220$10,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,499-7,592-9,4800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelZ4Malibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in188.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested122543%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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