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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,090

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $19,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,800

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $17,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimMaxx LTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $22,175 $37,625 $46,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
Wood trim   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 0 1,725 1,725
Options (change) 0 1,570 1,570
Destination 625 825 825
Total Price $24,090 $43,250 $52,950
Total Invoice $22,800 $40,020 $48,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,023
Model Year200620082008
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimMaxx LTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,090$43,250$52,950
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,185$43,250$52,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$22,800$40,020$48,945
Adjustments for Features-1,8030-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,997$40,020$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,555

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200620082008
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimMaxx LTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$2,660$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8030-370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in98.2 in
Length187.8 in161.9 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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