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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMalibu2-Series2-Series
TrimLTZ228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,165 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $25,806 $30,210 $40,330
Sunroof 850   0
Premium Package   4,050 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Sunroof 748   0
Premium Package   3,685 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 850 5,100 3,200
Options (change) 748 4,640 2,910
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $28,775 $38,195 $47,295
Total Invoice $27,314 $35,845 $44,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,335
Model Year201120152015
ModelMalibu2-Series2-Series
TrimLTZ228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,775$38,195$47,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$35,855$43,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,375
Total Invoice$27,314$35,845$44,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,196-3,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,314$33,649$40,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,784

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201120152015
ModelMalibu2-Series2-Series
TrimLTZ228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,980$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,196-3,802

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelMalibu2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in105.9 in
Length191.8 in174.7 in
Width70.3 in69.8 in
Height57.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested268065%
Total Not Requested142535%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested113050%
Total Not Requested112550%

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