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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: $32,010

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $24,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,757

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $22,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimPremierHybridsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 60
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75 75
Leather Package   1,395      
Navigation system   495      
Driver Confidence Package   1,195      
Convenience and Technology Package   995      
Cargo mat   80 60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   85      
Cold Weather Package     700 700 700
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Cargo net 55 55 53 53 53
Engine-block heater 91 91 66 66 66
Leather Package   1,269      
Navigation system   450      
Driver Confidence Package   1,087      
Convenience and Technology Package   905      
Cargo mat   73 53 53 53
Door sill trim plates   77      
Cold Weather Package     635 635 635
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 160 4,405 6,045 4,795 4,795
Options (change) 146 4,007 5,502 4,362 4,362
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $32,010 $33,155 $56,740 $63,290 $72,140
Total Invoice $30,757 $31,642 $52,902 $58,937 $67,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,601
Model Year20172017201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimPremierHybridsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT9CVTM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,010$33,155$56,740$63,290$72,140
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,970-7,570-8,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,010$32,205$50,770$55,720$63,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$30,757$31,642$52,902$58,937$67,077
Adjustments for Features0-907-5,566-7,049-7,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,757$30,735$47,336$51,888$59,341
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$0$4,552$12,005

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172017201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimPremierHybridsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Following distance indicator $25   
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$5,480$6,430$11,450$13,050$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,970$7,570$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-907-5,566-7,049-7,736

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in98.3 in
Length193.8 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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