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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: $34,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $31,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $62,100
Base Invoice $27,027 $57,810
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 955
Destination 760 995
Total Price $29,360 $64,145
Total Invoice $27,787 $59,760

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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: $30,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,706
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4335hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,360$64,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$59,565
Total Invoice$27,787$59,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$55,493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimLTZActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$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 automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,267

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,620 lb.4,365 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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