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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $24,795 $24,745
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,723 $23,673
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Sunroof 800    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Sunroof 664    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 2,220 0 1,050
Options (change) 1,843 0 1,002
Destination 650 835 835
Total Price $23,190 $25,630 $26,630
Total Invoice $21,797 $24,558 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,867
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,190$25,630$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$21,355$20,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$21,797$24,558$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,096-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$20,462$19,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
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$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
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$1,250$5,525$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,096-5,580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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