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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $27,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,494

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $24,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,320 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $19,304 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Front Seating Package 450      
Satellite radio 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Front Seating Package 374      
Satellite radio 166      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 650 1,400 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 540 1,275 1,275 1,275
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $21,620 $48,775 $54,675 $63,825
Total Invoice $20,494 $45,130 $50,560 $58,975

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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: $19,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,696
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine219hp V6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT4M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,620$48,775$54,675$63,825
Adjustments for Features0-7,500-8,975-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,620$41,275$45,700$52,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$11,525
Total Invoice$20,494$45,130$50,560$58,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,940-8,300-10,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,494$38,190$42,260$48,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,070$10,598

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
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$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$10,300$11,775$13,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,500$8,975$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,940-8,300-10,187

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in98.3 in
Length188.3 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 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 ft310.9 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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