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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $27,315
Base Invoice $19,304 $25,573
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190 350
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158 280
Options (change) 2,235 350
Options (change) 1,856 280
Destination 650 795
Total Price $23,205 $28,460
Total Invoice $21,810 $26,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,205$28,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$25,170
Total Invoice$21,810$26,648
Adjustments for Features0-3,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$23,567

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,750$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,081

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length188.3 in174.9 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.467.1 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 seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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