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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,790 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $26,262 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Premium Package 1,000 2,200    
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Navigation system 795 1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 0
Executive Package       3,200
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Premium Package 880 2,000    
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Navigation system 700 1,775 1,775  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 0
Executive Package       2,910
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,585 5,200 4,450 3,750
Options (change) 4,035 4,730 4,050 3,410
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $33,200 $48,045 $53,595 $70,445
Total Invoice $31,122 $44,905 $50,025 $65,530

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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: $14,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,101
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelMalibu4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimLTZ428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine196hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,200$48,045$53,595$70,445
Adjustments for Features-170-9000-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,030$47,145$53,595$69,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450$21,875
Total Invoice$31,122$44,905$50,025$65,530
Adjustments for Features-159-8410-1,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,963$44,064$50,025$64,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,961$20,140

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2014201620162016
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
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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 
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$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,595$3,695$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$900$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-8410-1,326

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibu4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in182.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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