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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: $27,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,255

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,095 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $25,605 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package   3,550 2,275 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 0 5,900 4,500 4,500
Options (change) 0 5,370 4,095 4,095
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $27,745 $53,275 $57,775 $66,925
Total Invoice $26,255 $49,225 $53,380 $61,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,052
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp V6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,745$53,275$57,775$66,925
Adjustments for Features0-6,405-6,855-8,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$46,870$50,920$58,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$26,255$49,225$53,380$61,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,918-6,334-8,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,255$43,307$47,046$53,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,739$10,266

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
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
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$10,110$10,560$12,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405$6,855$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,918-6,334-8,222

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in98.3 in
Length191.8 in166.9 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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