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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: $33,535

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,350 $55,150 $64,200 $28,320
Base Invoice $43,740 $50,920 $59,245 $26,762
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
App support 250 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Cargo mat 60 60 60 80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Navigation system       495
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Premium Package       1,000
Advanced Safety Package       890
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
App support 230 230 230  
Cargo net 53 53 53  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Cargo mat 53 53 53 70
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Navigation system       436
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,628
Premium Package       880
Advanced Safety Package       783
Options (change) 5,245 3,995 3,995 4,390
Options (change) 4,772 3,632 3,632 3,863
Destination 895 895 895 825
Total Price $53,490 $60,040 $69,090 $33,535
Total Invoice $49,407 $55,447 $63,772 $31,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,094
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6196hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$53,490$60,040$69,090$33,535
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,750-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,390$56,290$63,340$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$12,950$0
Total Invoice$49,407$55,447$63,772$31,450
Adjustments for Features-2,863-3,463-5,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,544$51,984$58,465$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,440$11,921$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320132015
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
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$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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$8,800$9,450$11,450$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,750$5,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,863-3,463-5,3070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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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