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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: $28,665

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,564

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $25,165
Base Invoice $26,762 $24,454
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Premium Package 1,000 1,435
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Remote start   550
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628  
Premium Package 880 1,270
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352  
All-weather floor mats 123 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   80
Remote start   440
Options (change) 4,775 2,560
Options (change) 4,202 2,170
Destination 825 940
Total Price $33,920 $28,665
Total Invoice $31,789 $27,564

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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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,922
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-18
Total Price$33,920$28,665
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,920$27,940
Total Invoice$31,789$27,564
Adjustments for Features0-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,789$26,867

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,175$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-697

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in168.3 in
Width73.0 in69.6 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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