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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: $32,340

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,335

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,365 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $25,859 $45,715 $53,075 $61,215
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Navigation system 795      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Cargo net   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
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Navigation system 700      
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Cargo net   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) 4,165 5,035 3,785 3,785
Options (change) 3,666 4,584 3,444 3,444
Destination 810 995 995 995
Total Price $32,340 $54,980 $61,730 $70,580
Total Invoice $30,335 $51,294 $57,514 $65,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,507
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine197hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,340$54,980$61,730$70,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-5,600-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$51,280$56,130$64,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850$12,950
Total Invoice$30,335$51,294$57,514$65,654
Adjustments for Features0-3,452-5,218-5,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,335$47,842$52,296$59,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,454$11,905

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2013201520152015
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  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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   
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice recorder $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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,350$9,050$10,950$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$5,600$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,452-5,218-5,907

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.8 in98.3 in
Length191.5 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested157594%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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