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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: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $21,797 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sunroof 800        
Satellite radio 325        
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sunroof 664        
Satellite radio 270        
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 1,125 4,125 1,875 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 934 3,755 1,705 1,275 1,205
Destination 625 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,815 $51,920 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $23,356 $47,980 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320

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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: $22,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,059
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,815$51,920$55,270$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-4,090-4,830-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$46,980$51,180$58,415$58,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$11,435$11,510
Total Invoice$23,356$47,980$51,080$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-3,780-4,462-5,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,356$43,415$47,300$53,963$54,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,885$10,548$10,612

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera    $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$2,765$7,705$6,855$7,595$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$4,090$4,830$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,565-3,780-4,462-5,293

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length188.3 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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