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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: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,320 $23,110 $26,710
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,385 $24,714
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175 400 400
Satellite radio 200 430 430
Convenience Package   1,160  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145 320 320
Satellite radio 166 344 344
Convenience Package   996  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,086 1,013
Options (change) 1,420 3,090 1,930
Options (change) 1,179 2,746 1,677
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $22,390 $26,995 $29,435
Total Invoice $21,133 $24,926 $27,186

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine219hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-16205/45-17
Total Price$22,390$26,995$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$25,000$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$840
Total Invoice$21,133$24,926$27,186
Adjustments for Features0-1,842-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,133$23,084$23,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$782

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,620$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842-3,320

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

Model Year20082011
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
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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