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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $29,683 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Panoramic sunroof 1,270      
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Premium Package   2,000 1,800  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700  
Rear side airbags   385 385 385
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Satellite radio   595 595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,156      
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Premium Package   1,820 1,640  
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Satellite radio   540 540 540
Proximity key   910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,760 9,905 9,705 7,205
Options (change) 3,421 9,010 8,830 6,555
Destination 875 695 695 695
Total Price $35,555 $53,100 $57,200 $65,300
Total Invoice $33,979 $48,560 $52,295 $59,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,361
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,555$53,100$57,200$65,300
Adjustments for Features-3,9550-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$53,100$56,550$65,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$12,200
Total Invoice$33,979$48,560$52,295$59,665
Adjustments for Features-3,7800-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,199$48,560$51,701$59,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,141$11,105

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMalibu5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Following distance indicator$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$8,020$4,065$4,715$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$0$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7800-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in113.7 in
Length193.8 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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