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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: $27,925

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,566

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,165 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $25,806 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
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
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 0 5,300 3,900 3,900
Options (change) 0 4,825 3,550 3,550
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $27,925 $52,675 $57,175 $66,325
Total Invoice $26,566 $48,680 $52,835 $61,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,112
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,925$52,675$57,175$66,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,495-6,945-8,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,925$46,180$50,230$57,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$26,566$48,680$52,835$61,250
Adjustments for Features0-6,002-6,418-8,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,566$42,678$46,417$52,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,739$10,265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120112011
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
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   
USB port$25   
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
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,390$9,885$10,335$12,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,495$6,945$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,002-6,418-8,307

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,416 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested230072%
Total Not Requested90028%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested97545%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested97545%

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