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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,292

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $19,040
Base Invoice $19,304 $17,838
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200 430
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166 344
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 1,770 2,025
Options (change) 1,469 1,704
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,740 $21,815
Total Invoice $21,423 $20,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,740$21,815
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,740$20,915
Total Invoice$21,423$20,292
Adjustments for Features0-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,423$19,455

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,475$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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