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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,944

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,880 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $25,402 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800     0
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 950
Wood trim       0
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664     0
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 875
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,050 3,750 3,000 2,000
Options (change) 872 3,450 2,760 1,840
Destination 670 995 995 995
Total Price $28,600 $46,895 $52,495 $69,195
Total Invoice $26,944 $44,325 $49,540 $65,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,238
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,600$46,895$52,495$69,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-3,575-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$43,570$48,920$64,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350$21,260
Total Invoice$26,944$44,325$49,540$65,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,143-3,374-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,944$41,182$46,166$60,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,984$19,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,205$6,530$6,780$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$3,575$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,143-3,374-4,105

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092017
ModelMalibu4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in110.6 in
Length191.8 in182.6 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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