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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,990

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,789

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,420 $24,435
Base Invoice $26,857 $22,568
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Rear spoiler 400 350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 127 60
Rear spoiler 364 280
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 540 1,995
Options (change) 491 1,661
Destination 875 560
Total Price $29,835 $26,990
Total Invoice $28,223 $24,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine202hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$29,835$26,990
Adjustments for Features-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,630$26,990
Total Invoice$28,223$24,789
Adjustments for Features-2,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,137$24,789

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,875$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.8 in91.7 in
Length191.5 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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