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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: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $62,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,944

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $57,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $85,700
Base Invoice $25,402 $79,025
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
Folding second row seats   475
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
Folding second row seats   430
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,050 1,645
Options (change) 872 1,495
Destination 670 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $28,600 $91,220
Total Invoice $26,944 $84,395

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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: $57,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,617
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4500hp V10
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$28,600$91,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$85,995
Total Invoice$26,944$84,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,944$79,561

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
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 manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,180$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,834

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010
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.3,506 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

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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 M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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