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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: $32,340

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,335

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $27,365
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $25,859
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Navigation system       795
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,900
Premium Package       1,000
Forward collision warning       395
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Cargo net 53 53 53  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Navigation system       700
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,672
Premium Package       880
Forward collision warning       348
Options (change) 5,035 3,785 3,785 4,165
Options (change) 4,584 3,444 3,444 3,666
Destination 995 995 995 810
Total Price $55,730 $62,280 $71,130 $32,340
Total Invoice $51,984 $58,019 $66,159 $30,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,918
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelZ4Z4Z4Malibu
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6197hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$55,730$62,280$71,130$32,340
Adjustments for Features-4,000-5,600-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,730$56,680$64,780$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0
Total Invoice$51,984$58,019$66,159$30,335
Adjustments for Features-3,731-5,217-5,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,253$52,802$60,253$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,549$12,000$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620162013
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
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 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,350$10,950$11,700$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$5,600$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,731-5,217-5,9060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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%

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