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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,345

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,320 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568
Rear spoiler 175 350 350 350
Satellite radio 200 430 430 430
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 145 280 280 280
Satellite radio 166 344 344 344
6-speed shiftable automatic   945 945 945
Options (change) 375 1,880 1,880 1,880
Options (change) 311 1,569 1,569 1,569
Destination 650 560 560 560
Total Price $21,345 $24,875 $25,375 $26,875
Total Invoice $20,265 $22,855 $23,316 $24,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $215
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine219hp V6166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,345$24,875$25,375$26,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-2,585-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$22,290$22,790$23,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,100
Total Invoice$20,265$22,855$23,316$24,697
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,375-3,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,265$20,480$20,941$21,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$461$1,014

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$5,510$5,510$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585$2,585$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375-2,375-3,203

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length188.3 in157.3 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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