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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: $34,065

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $33,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,469

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $29,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $60,950
Base Invoice $26,760 $56,255
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Premium Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 905  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Premium Package   2,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,315 5,300
Options (change) 4,834 4,830
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,065 $67,145
Total Invoice $32,469 $61,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,951
Model Year20172012
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$34,065$67,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$65,455
Total Invoice$32,469$61,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,469$60,420

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibu5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,555$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibu5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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