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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $39,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $36,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $62,100
Base Invoice $22,581 $57,810
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Sunroof 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Sunroof 664  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,125 550
Options (change) 934 500
Destination 650 995
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,370 $63,645
Total Invoice $22,865 $59,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,824
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$24,370$63,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$56,545
Total Invoice$22,865$59,305
Adjustments for Features0-6,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$52,689

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,395$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,616

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in116.9 in
Length191.8 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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