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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $25,806 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
Temporary spare tire 100        
Sunroof 850        
Premium Package   2,400 2,200    
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Temporary spare tire 88        
Sunroof 748        
Premium Package   2,185 2,000    
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 950 4,945 4,745 2,545 2,045
Options (change) 836 4,500 4,315 2,315 1,860
Destination 760 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $28,875 $51,570 $56,670 $63,770 $91,370
Total Invoice $27,402 $47,640 $52,330 $58,890 $84,525

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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: $21,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,968
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 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$28,875$51,570$56,670$63,770$91,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,025-2,425-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$50,195$54,645$61,345$85,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$11,150$35,360
Total Invoice$27,402$47,640$52,330$58,890$84,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-1,870-2,239-5,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$46,370$50,460$56,651$79,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090$10,281$32,776

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i550iM5
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$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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 
CD changer, remote    $200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
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$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
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
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,165$4,815$5,215$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,025$2,425$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,270-1,870-2,239-5,379

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,416 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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

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