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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: $25,750

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $22,373 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Sunroof 800        
Satellite radio 325 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 664        
Satellite radio 270 540 540 540 540
CD changer, in-dash 249        
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,425 3,570 3,370 1,570 1,070
Options (change) 1,183 3,245 3,065 1,425 970
Destination 650 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $25,750 $46,765 $50,865 $59,665 $85,965
Total Invoice $24,206 $42,795 $46,530 $54,535 $78,735

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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: $19,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,491
Model Year20072006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT4M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$25,750$46,765$50,865$59,665$85,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,850-1,600-5,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$45,565$49,015$58,065$80,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$12,500$35,085
Total Invoice$24,206$42,795$46,530$54,535$78,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,098-1,692-1,462-4,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,206$41,697$44,838$53,073$73,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,141$11,376$32,170

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Navigation system    $600
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for nav and audio    $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    
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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 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$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,890$4,540$4,290$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,850$1,600$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,098-1,692-1,462-4,868

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072006
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.3,429 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 525i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%

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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