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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: $24,315

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $31,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,941

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $28,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,065 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $21,797 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Satellite radio 325      
BMW Assist   650 650 650
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, in-dash 249      
Satellite radio 270      
BMW Assist   590 590 590
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 625 5,950 3,750 3,750
Options (change) 519 5,415 3,410 3,410
Destination 625 895 895 895
Total Price $24,315 $55,495 $59,795 $68,845
Total Invoice $22,941 $51,250 $55,225 $63,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,810
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT4M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,315$55,495$59,795$68,845
Adjustments for Features0-8,120-8,220-10,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,315$47,375$51,575$58,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$11,200
Total Invoice$22,941$51,250$55,225$63,550
Adjustments for Features0-7,499-7,592-9,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,941$43,751$47,633$54,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,882$10,319

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$11,660$11,760$13,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,120$8,220$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,499-7,592-9,480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in98.3 in
Length188.3 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested122543%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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