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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9CX-9
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $34,960 $40,470
Base Invoice $19,304 $33,086 $38,294
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 550 550
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Fog lights   450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 440 440
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Fog lights   360  
Options (change) 2,410 1,000 550
Options (change) 2,001 800 440
Destination 650 940 940
Total Price $23,380 $36,900 $41,960
Total Invoice $21,955 $34,826 $39,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,636
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9CX-9
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,380$36,900$41,960
Adjustments for Features0-8,725-12,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$28,175$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$21,955$34,826$39,674
Adjustments for Features0-8,235-12,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$26,591$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$909

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9CX-9
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 $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
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 with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
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
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  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$2,925$11,650$15,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,725$12,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,235-12,174

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in115.3 in
Length188.3 in199.4 in
Width69.9 in77.5 in
Height57.5 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.438.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.2 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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