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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: $21,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $26,762 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850            
Premium Package 1,000 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Advanced Safety Package 890            
Navigation system 495            
Rear spoiler 400           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628            
Premium Package 880 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Advanced Safety Package 783            
Navigation system 436            
Rear spoiler 352           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,635 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 4,079 3,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,780 $54,845 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $31,666 $51,180 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $19,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,320
Model Year2015201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$33,780$54,845$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-1,280-1,280-1,280-2,880-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$53,565$58,115$59,615$64,365$64,915$91,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225
Total Invoice$31,666$51,180$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,194-1,193-1,193-1,192-2,682-4,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,666$49,986$54,182$55,562$59,933$60,443$85,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,196$5,576$9,947$10,457$35,281

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201620162016201620162016
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Forward collision warning$200      
Lane departure warning$200      
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera$200    $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,670$5,670$5,670$5,670$7,270$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$1,280$1,280$1,280$2,880$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,194-1,193-1,193-1,192-2,682-4,278

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in116.9 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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