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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $27,027 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 0 4,075 4,075 1,725
Options (change) 0 3,710 3,710 1,570
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $29,360 $50,000 $55,050 $62,800
Total Invoice $27,787 $46,230 $50,875 $58,030

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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: $18,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,303
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,360$50,000$55,050$62,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-3,015-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$47,685$52,035$58,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,960
Total Invoice$27,787$46,230$50,875$58,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-2,786-3,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$44,090$48,089$54,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$10,101

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$2,690$5,005$5,705$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$3,015$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,140-2,786-3,839

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in116.9 in
Length191.8 in193.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,416 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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