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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: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $29,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $25,607 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Sunroof 850            
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500          
M Sport Line   3,150          
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Sunroof 748            
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475          
M Sport Line   2,865          
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525 525  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 850 7,875 1,625 1,625 1,625 1,075 0
Options (change) 748 7,185 1,480 1,480 1,480 980 0
Destination 720 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,525 $58,300 $57,650 $59,150 $63,950 $65,900 $95,125
Total Invoice $27,075 $53,830 $53,275 $54,655 $59,075 $60,875 $87,875

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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: $24,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,487
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$28,525$58,300$57,650$59,150$63,950$65,900$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-4,430-4,430-4,430-5,980-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$52,595$53,220$54,720$59,520$59,920$87,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$2,125$6,925$7,325$34,800
Total Invoice$27,075$53,830$53,275$54,655$59,075$60,875$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,268-4,094-4,093-4,092-5,524-7,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,075$48,562$49,181$50,562$54,983$55,351$80,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$619$2,000$6,421$6,789$32,172

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit $0    $0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,090$8,795$7,520$7,520$7,520$9,070$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$4,430$4,430$4,430$5,980$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,268-4,094-4,093-4,092-5,524-7,141

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,451 lb.3,815 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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

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