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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: $22,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5
TrimLTCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $30,760
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Rear spoiler 175  
Remote start 190 550
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Rear spoiler 145  
Remote start 158 440
Options (change) 1,410 550
Options (change) 1,171 440
Destination 650 1,175
Total Price $22,380 $32,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,834
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5
TrimLTCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-19
Total Price$22,380$32,485
Adjustments for Features0-6,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,380$25,960

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

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-5
TrimLTCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,650$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5 features.

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

Model Year20082021
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 Weight3,297 lb.3,699 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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