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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,600 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $27,027 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
BMW Assist   650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Cargo mat   60 60 60
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
BMW Assist   590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Cargo mat   53 53 53
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 75 3,435 2,185 1,535
Options (change) 66 3,124 1,984 1,394
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $29,435 $51,680 $58,230 $66,630
Total Invoice $27,853 $47,759 $53,799 $61,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,982
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,435$51,680$58,230$66,630
Adjustments for Features0-6,410-7,060-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$45,270$51,170$57,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900$12,300
Total Invoice$27,853$47,759$53,799$61,534
Adjustments for Features0-5,924-6,523-8,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$41,835$47,276$53,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,441$11,332

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
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
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 
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
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$4,325$10,735$11,385$13,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410$7,060$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,924-6,523-8,367

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122013
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.3,264 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 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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%

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