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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $23,200
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,703
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175 325
Satellite radio 200 430
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Package 3   2,595
Side curtain airbags   565
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145 260
Satellite radio 166 344
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Package 3   2,258
Side curtain airbags   492
Options (change) 2,220 4,145
Options (change) 1,843 3,539
Destination 650 590
Total Price $23,190 $27,935
Total Invoice $21,797 $25,832

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,885
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,190$27,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$25,610
Total Invoice$21,797$25,832
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$23,682

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
TrimLTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,150

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length188.3 in174.4 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,319 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft329.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.466.8 ft3

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

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%
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 Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested157551%

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