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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: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $30,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $29,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series5-Series
TrimLT530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $19,304 $48,295 $53,180
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Sunroof 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Sunroof 664    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Options (change) 1,845 1,350 1,350
Options (change) 1,532 1,240 1,240
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $22,815 $53,545 $58,795
Total Invoice $21,486 $50,530 $55,415

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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: $22,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,240
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series5-Series
TrimLT530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,815$53,545$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-8,270-9,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$45,275$49,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$21,486$50,530$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,804-8,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,486$42,726$46,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,811

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

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series5-Series
TrimLT530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$9,720$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,270$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,804-8,878

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

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu Classic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.1 in
Length188.3 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.7 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%

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