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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: $27,820

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,317

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $27,095
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $25,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Cargo mat 60 60 60  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 62
Cargo net 53 53 53  
Cargo mat 53 53 53  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Options (change) 3,445 2,195 2,195 75
Options (change) 3,132 1,992 1,992 62
Destination 995 995 995 650
Total Price $54,140 $60,690 $69,540 $27,820
Total Invoice $50,532 $56,567 $64,707 $26,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,112
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$54,140$60,690$69,540$27,820
Adjustments for Features-7,610-9,210-9,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,530$51,480$59,580$27,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0
Total Invoice$50,532$56,567$64,707$26,317
Adjustments for Features-7,103-8,584-9,2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,429$47,983$55,439$26,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,554$12,010$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
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
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,235$12,835$13,585$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,610$9,210$9,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,103-8,584-9,2680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,264 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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