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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: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,955 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $25,607 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Sunroof 850     0
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 950
Wood trim       0
Sunroof 748     0
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 865
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 850 3,600 2,850 1,850
Options (change) 748 3,275 2,595 1,685
Destination 720 995 995 995
Total Price $28,525 $46,445 $51,995 $68,545
Total Invoice $27,075 $43,450 $48,570 $63,805

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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: $14,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,970
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,525$46,445$51,995$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,640-2,740-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$42,805$49,255$64,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450$21,560
Total Invoice$27,075$43,450$48,570$63,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-2,560-3,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,075$40,045$46,010$59,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,965$19,869

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150$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
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$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
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
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
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 
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$2,740$6,380$5,480$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640$2,740$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,405-2,560-3,891

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102016
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.3,471 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
BMW 4-Series 428i

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 435i

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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