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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,915 Chevrolet Malibu Premier | |||||
| Difference: $26,580 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,670 Chevrolet Malibu Premier | |||||
| Difference: $23,320 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,650 | $55,150 | $64,200 | $30,975 | $27,875 |
| Base Invoice | $44,940 | $50,920 | $59,245 | $29,736 | $26,760 |
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | |||
| Convenience and Technology Package | 895 | ||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,195 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,395 | ||||
| Navigation system | 495 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 85 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,005 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 775 | 775 | 775 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Cargo net | 59 | 59 | |||
| Convenience and Technology Package | 814 | ||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,087 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,269 | ||||
| Navigation system | 450 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 77 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,950 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 65 | 4,130 |
| Options (change) | 8,155 | 6,150 | 6,150 | 59 | 3,756 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $58,495 | $62,795 | $71,845 | $31,915 | $32,880 |
| Total Invoice | $53,990 | $57,965 | $66,290 | $30,670 | $31,391 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,100 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,410 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 | 250hp I4 | 122hp I4 H |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S7 | T9 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $58,495 | $62,795 | $71,845 | $31,915 | $32,880 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,480 | -5,930 | -7,980 | 0 | -910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,015 | $56,865 | $63,865 | $31,915 | $31,970 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $10,850 | $0 | $55 |
| Total Invoice | $53,990 | $57,965 | $66,290 | $30,670 | $31,391 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,058 | -5,474 | -7,363 | 0 | -869 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,932 | $52,491 | $58,927 | $30,670 | $30,522 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,559 | $9,995 | $148 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $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 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,000 | $11,450 | $13,500 | $5,520 | $6,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,480 | $5,930 | $7,980 | $0 | $910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,058 | -5,474 | -7,363 | 0 | -869 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Z4 | Malibu |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 111.4 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 18% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 340 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 13% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 340 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 13% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 340 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 13% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience and Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 66% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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