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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: $30,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $21,797 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Sunroof 800            
Satellite radio 325            
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Sunroof 664            
Satellite radio 270            
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,125 3,650 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 934 3,320 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 625 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,815 $54,845 $57,895 $59,395 $64,145 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $23,356 $51,180 $54,010 $55,390 $59,760 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $23,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,964
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$24,815$54,845$57,895$59,395$64,145$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,280-5,380-5,380-5,380-7,880-8,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$48,565$52,515$54,015$58,765$59,915$87,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$5,450$10,200$11,350$38,875
Total Invoice$23,356$51,180$54,010$55,390$59,760$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,860-5,019-5,017-5,012-7,337-8,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,356$45,320$48,991$50,373$54,748$55,788$81,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,671$5,053$9,428$10,468$35,906

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100$100
Power trunk closer $350   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key $250   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,990$9,270$8,370$8,370$8,370$10,870$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,280$5,380$5,380$5,380$7,880$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,860-5,019-5,017-5,012-7,337-8,319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length188.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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