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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $7,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,606

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $8,097

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Model Year201620162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMazda3
TrimLTLTZi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,835 $28,420 $13,710
Base Invoice $22,762 $26,857 $12,848
Cargo mat 80 80 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 60
Rear spoiler 400 400 325
Style & Technology Package 2,750    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850  
Touring Package     2,280
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     890
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Fog lights     300
Satellite radio     430
4-speed shiftable automatic     900
Cargo mat 73 73 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 48
Rear spoiler 364 364 260
Style & Technology Package 2,502    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684  
Touring Package     2,127
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     765
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Fog lights     240
Satellite radio     344
4-speed shiftable automatic     810
Options (change) 3,370 2,470 5,910
Options (change) 3,066 2,248 5,198
Destination 875 875 560
Total Price $28,080 $31,765 $20,180
Total Invoice $26,703 $29,980 $18,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,883
Model Year201620162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMazda3
TrimLTLTZi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4202hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG24/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,080$31,765$20,180
Adjustments for Features-3,380-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$26,185$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$0
Total Invoice$26,703$29,980$18,606
Adjustments for Features-3,214-5,2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,489$24,714$18,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMazda3
TrimLTLTZi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$7,075$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,214-5,2660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT

Style & Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special white0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested119048%
Total Not Requested130052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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