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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-3CX-3
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $21,960 $24,990
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,342 $24,283
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 550 550
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Premium Package   1,410  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 440 440
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Premium Package   1,248  
Options (change) 2,410 2,135 725
Options (change) 2,001 1,828 580
Destination 650 900 900
Total Price $23,380 $24,995 $26,615
Total Invoice $21,955 $24,070 $25,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,782
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-3CX-3
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6146hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/50-18
Total Price$23,380$24,995$26,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$22,495$20,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$21,955$24,070$25,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,407-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$21,663$20,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-3CX-3
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$4,175$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,407-5,590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length188.3 in168.3 in
Width69.9 in69.6 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.444.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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