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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: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5CX-5
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $25,215 $28,570
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,500 $27,759
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200 525  
Remote start 190 550 550
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295 295
Moonroof / Bose Package   1,130  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166 420  
Remote start 158 440 440
Sunroof 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236 236
Moonroof / Bose Package   1,006  
Options (change) 2,410 2,500 845
Options (change) 2,001 2,102 676
Destination 650 900 900
Total Price $23,380 $28,615 $30,315
Total Invoice $21,955 $27,502 $29,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,462
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5CX-5
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/55-19
Total Price$23,380$28,615$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$24,365$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$21,955$27,502$29,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,085-5,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$23,417$23,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$257

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

Model Year200820162016
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 
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
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$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors  $25
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$1,425$5,675$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,085-5,661

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

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.464.8 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Moonroof / Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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