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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelMalibuCX-30CX-30
TrimLTZ2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $32,450 $34,050
3.6L V6 1,600    
Cargo mat   100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425 425
3.6L V6 1,512    
Cargo mat   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 1,600 525 525
Options (change) 1,512 0 0
Destination 760 1,175 1,175
Total Price $30,960 $34,150 $35,750

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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: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,440
Model Year201220212021
ModelMalibuCX-30CX-30
TrimLTZ2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$30,960$34,150$35,750
Adjustments for Features0-8,375-9,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$25,775$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year201220212021
ModelMalibuCX-30CX-30
TrimLTZ2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
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
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,100$11,475$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,375$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-316

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuCX-30
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.5 in
Length191.8 in173.0 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in61.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.145.2 ft3

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