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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: $29,160

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,960

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $25,165
Base Invoice $29,736 $24,454
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Premium Package   1,435
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 40
All-weather floor mats 127 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Premium Package   1,270
Door sill trim plates   80
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 4,665 3,055
Options (change) 4,244 2,566
Destination 875 940
Total Price $36,515 $29,160
Total Invoice $34,855 $27,960

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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: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,587
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/50-18
Total Price$36,515$29,160
Adjustments for Features-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$29,160
Total Invoice$34,855$27,960
Adjustments for Features-1,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,547$27,960

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-3
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,020$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in168.3 in
Width73.0 in69.6 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.844.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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 control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

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