Chevrolet Malibu Classic Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $24,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $22,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $19,304 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Sunroof 800      
Satellite radio 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Sunroof 664      
Satellite radio 166      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 2,045 1,875 1,875 1,325
Options (change) 1,698 1,705 1,705 1,205
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $23,015 $47,800 $52,850 $62,400
Total Invoice $21,652 $44,225 $48,870 $57,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,544
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,015$47,800$52,850$62,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,355-5,055-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$43,445$47,795$54,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$11,010
Total Invoice$21,652$44,225$48,870$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,029-4,674-7,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$40,196$44,196$50,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$10,127

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLT528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,305$7,005$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355$5,055$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,029-4,674-7,342

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length188.3 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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