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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: $24,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,676

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $22,900
Base Invoice $26,857 $21,901
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Cargo mat 80 50
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Rear spoiler 400  
Navigation system 495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Cargo mat 73 40
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Rear spoiler 364  
Navigation system 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,965 1,225
Options (change) 2,698 980
Destination 875 795
Total Price $32,260 $24,920
Total Invoice $30,430 $23,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,089
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,260$24,920
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$24,920
Total Invoice$30,430$23,676
Adjustments for Features-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,765$23,676

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6650

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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