Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,115

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $65,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $60,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $85,500
Base Invoice $21,797 $78,840
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 325  
Folding second row seats   475
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 270  
Folding second row seats   430
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,425 1,070
Options (change) 1,183 970
Destination 625 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $25,115 $90,395
Total Invoice $23,605 $83,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,488
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionT4S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$25,115$90,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$84,405
Total Invoice$23,605$83,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$78,093

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,542

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length188.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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