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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: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $26,500
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 2,045 325
Options (change) 1,698 260
Destination 650 920
Total Price $23,015 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,824
Model Year20082019
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$23,015$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-8,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$19,470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-352

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibu ClassicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length188.3 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
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 Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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