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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: $11,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9CX-9
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $31,055 $33,145
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,762 $30,695
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 350 350
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255 2,255
Power liftgate   617 400
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 280 280
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939 1,939
Power liftgate   531 344
Options (change) 2,410 3,497 3,005
Options (change) 2,001 2,970 2,563
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $23,380 $35,347 $36,945
Total Invoice $21,955 $32,527 $34,053

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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: $5,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,517
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9CX-9
TrimLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 10277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$23,380$35,347$36,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,580-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$28,767$28,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$198
Total Invoice$21,955$32,527$34,053
Adjustments for Features0-6,055-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$26,472$26,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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

Model Year200820112011
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 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$1,925$8,505$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,580$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,055-7,355

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length188.3 in200.2 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.448.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4100.7 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-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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