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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,420

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $21,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4Z4
TrimLT3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $19,304 $37,625 $46,550
Front Seating Package 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   0 0
Front Seating Package 374    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 450 975 975
Options (change) 374 885 885
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $21,420 $42,500 $52,200
Total Invoice $20,328 $39,335 $48,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,503
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4Z4
TrimLT3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,420$42,500$52,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,420$40,875$50,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$20,328$39,335$48,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,504-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$37,831$46,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,557

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4Z4
TrimLT3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,225$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,504-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.2 in
Length188.3 in161.9 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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