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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: $26,715

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,843

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $24,990
Base Invoice $25,806 $24,283
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Door sill trim plates   100
Remote start   550
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Door sill trim plates   80
Remote start   440
Options (change) 950 825
Options (change) 836 660
Destination 760 900
Total Price $28,875 $26,715
Total Invoice $27,402 $25,843

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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: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year20112016
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-18
Total Price$28,875$26,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$24,430
Total Invoice$27,402$25,843
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$23,633

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20112016
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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
Rear wiper $175
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,210

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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 Year20112016
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 Weight3,416 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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