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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,975

Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium   
Difference: $1,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelMalibuCX-30CX-30
TrimPremier2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $32,450 $34,050
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 425 425
Cargo mat   100 100
Wireless charging station   275 275
Universal garage door opener   375  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59 0 0
All-weather floor mats 127 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 0 0
Cargo mat   0 0
Wireless charging station   0 0
Universal garage door opener   0  
Options (change) 5,060 1,350 975
Options (change) 4,603 0 0
Destination 875 1,175 1,175
Total Price $36,910 $34,975 $36,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,138
Model Year201820212021
ModelMalibuCX-30CX-30
TrimPremier2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$36,910$34,975$36,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$33,080$33,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year201820212021
ModelMalibuCX-30CX-30
TrimPremier2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Road sign information $75$75
Speed limit warning $0$0
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,980$7,875$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-99

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuCX-30
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in104.5 in
Length193.8 in173.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in61.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.845.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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