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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5CX-5
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $26,215 $29,645
Base Invoice $19,304 $25,472 $28,503
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 550 550
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 440 440
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Options (change) 2,410 550 550
Options (change) 2,001 440 440
Destination 650 975 975
Total Price $23,380 $27,740 $31,170
Total Invoice $21,955 $26,887 $29,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,227
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5CX-5
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$23,380$27,740$31,170
Adjustments for Features0-5,825-9,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$21,915$21,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$21,955$26,887$29,918
Adjustments for Features0-5,646-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$21,241$20,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$513$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5CX-5
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900 $900
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
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$2,800$8,625$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,825$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,646-9,190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.2 in
Length188.3 in179.1 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.459.6 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
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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