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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $25,607 $48,295 $53,180
Sunroof 850    
Temporary spare tire 100 150 150
Premium Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Sunroof 748    
Temporary spare tire 88 140 140
Premium Package   2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530
Options (change) 950 4,225 1,925
Options (change) 836 3,885 1,770
Destination 720 995 995
Total Price $28,625 $56,420 $59,370
Total Invoice $27,163 $53,175 $55,945

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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: $21,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,952
Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,625$56,420$59,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,430-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,625$49,990$54,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$27,163$53,175$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,060-5,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,163$47,115$50,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,784

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,740$9,170$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,430$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,060-5,046

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in117.1 in
Length191.8 in194.6 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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

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