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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: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $17,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $15,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTPremierHybrid3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $37,625 $46,550
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Door sill trim plates 85   85    
Navigation system 495   495 1,800 1,800
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Premium Package       2,350 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Heated front seats       500 500
Wood trim       0 0
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Door sill trim plates 77   77    
Navigation system 450   450 1,640 1,640
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Premium Package       2,140 2,685
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Heated front seats       455 455
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,870 0 4,065 5,125 5,725
Options (change) 2,610 0 3,697 4,665 5,210
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $28,870 $31,850 $32,815 $46,650 $56,950
Total Invoice $27,605 $30,611 $31,332 $43,115 $52,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,681
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTPremierHybrid3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6T9CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,870$31,850$32,815$46,650$56,950
Adjustments for Features-2,270-3,260-4,1700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$28,590$28,645$46,650$56,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$2,045$0$10,000
Total Invoice$27,605$30,611$31,332$43,115$52,585
Adjustments for Features-2,171-3,133-3,9820-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,434$27,478$27,350$43,115$52,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,044$1,916$0$9,193

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuZ4Z4
TrimLTPremierHybrid3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$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$200
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,195$7,105$2,935$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$3,260$4,170$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,171-3,133-3,9820-277

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in98.2 in
Length193.8 in161.9 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
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
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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