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Mini Roadster vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMalibu
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $28,600
Base Invoice $32,547 $27,027
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
3.6L V6   1,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Center armrest(s), front row 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 4,600 1,600
Options (change) 4,230 1,512
Destination 850 760
Total Price $41,700 $30,960
Total Invoice $37,627 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,781
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMalibu
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$41,700$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,985$30,960
Total Invoice$37,627$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,080$29,299

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMalibu
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,580$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in112.3 in
Length146.8 in191.8 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height54.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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