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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: $33,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $26,762 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Premium Package 1,000 2,000 1,800    
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850        
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler 400       0
Rear side airbags   385 385 385 385
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 880 1,820 1,640    
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628        
Navigation system 436 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Rear spoiler 352       0
Rear side airbags   350 350 350 350
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,635 7,555 6,555 5,555 3,255
Options (change) 4,079 6,875 5,965 5,055 2,960
Destination 825 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $33,780 $50,750 $54,050 $63,650 $88,150
Total Invoice $31,666 $46,425 $49,430 $58,165 $80,725

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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: $18,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,587
Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$33,780$50,750$54,050$63,650$88,150
Adjustments for Features-1,95000-400-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$50,750$54,050$63,250$84,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,500$33,985
Total Invoice$31,666$46,425$49,430$58,165$80,725
Adjustments for Features-1,82800-366-3,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,838$46,425$49,430$57,799$77,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$11,374$31,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ525i530i550iM5
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 app$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, remote    $200
MP3-compatible player$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers    $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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$3,940$1,990$1,990$2,390$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0$0$400$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,82800-366-3,127

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in113.7 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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