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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $27,027 $37,625 $46,550
Premium Package   2,350 2,950
Wood trim   0 0
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Package   2,140 2,685
Wood trim   0 0
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Options (change) 0 3,325 3,925
Options (change) 0 3,025 3,570
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $29,360 $44,850 $55,150
Total Invoice $27,787 $41,475 $50,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,373
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,360$44,850$55,150
Adjustments for Features-1,7800-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,580$44,850$54,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,000
Total Invoice$27,787$41,475$50,945
Adjustments for Features-1,6850-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,102$41,475$50,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,193

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,440$2,660$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6850-277

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in98.2 in
Length191.8 in161.9 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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