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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,130

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,214

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $25,165
Base Invoice $25,402 $24,454
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Remote start   550
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   80
Remote start   440
Options (change) 800 1,025
Options (change) 664 820
Destination 670 940
Total Price $28,350 $27,130
Total Invoice $26,736 $26,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,141
Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-18
Total Price$28,350$27,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$24,420
Total Invoice$26,736$26,214
Adjustments for Features0-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$23,595

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,619

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in168.3 in
Width70.3 in69.6 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.144.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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