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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: $22,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,600 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $27,027 $42,090 $47,520
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 0 5,545 4,145
Options (change) 0 5,045 3,770
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $29,360 $52,120 $56,620
Total Invoice $27,787 $47,960 $52,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,232
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,360$52,120$56,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$46,750$50,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050
Total Invoice$27,787$47,960$52,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,941-5,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$43,019$46,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,739

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,390$9,760$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,941-5,357

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
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
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested230074%
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 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
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 Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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