Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017

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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: $24,985

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $33,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,474

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $31,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimSS540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $56,450
Base Invoice $21,608 $53,180
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,495 700
Options (change) 1,241 645
Destination 625 995
Total Price $24,985 $58,145
Total Invoice $23,474 $54,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,539
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimSS540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,985$58,145
Adjustments for Features0-7,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,985$50,925
Total Invoice$23,474$54,820
Adjustments for Features0-6,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,474$48,013

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimSS540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.1 in
Length188.3 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.7 ft3

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