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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibu4-Series
TrimLTZ428i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $40,500
Base Invoice $27,027 $37,440
3.6L V6 1,600  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.6L V6 1,512  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,600 3,250
Options (change) 1,512 2,955
Destination 760 925
Total Price $30,960 $44,675
Total Invoice $29,299 $41,320

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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: $10,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,932
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibu4-Series
TrimLTZ428i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,960$44,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$41,335
Total Invoice$29,299$41,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$38,231

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelMalibu4-Series
TrimLTZ428i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,089

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,470 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

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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