Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,944

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,376

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $25,402 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Rear Power Package 250        
Sunroof 800        
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Rear Power Package 208        
Sunroof 664        
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,050 4,145 3,945 2,145 1,070
Options (change) 872 3,770 3,590 1,950 970
Destination 670 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $28,600 $47,340 $51,440 $60,240 $85,965
Total Invoice $26,944 $43,320 $47,055 $55,060 $78,735

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,161
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$28,600$47,340$51,440$60,240$85,965
Adjustments for Features0-235-885-635-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$47,105$50,555$59,605$81,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$12,500$34,860
Total Invoice$26,944$43,320$47,055$55,060$78,735
Adjustments for Features0-215-810-580-3,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,944$43,105$46,245$54,480$75,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,140$11,375$31,966

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
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
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system    $600
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Trip computer $150$150$150$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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$2,980$3,215$3,865$3,615$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$885$635$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215-810-580-3,664

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.7 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.