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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimMaxx LTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $22,175 $28,073 $28,558
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 325    
Cargo net   60 60
Remote start   550 550
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 270    
Cargo net   48 48
Remote start   440 440
Options (change) 1,125 610 610
Options (change) 934 488 488
Destination 625 940 940
Total Price $25,215 $30,445 $30,945
Total Invoice $23,734 $29,501 $29,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimMaxx LTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$25,215$30,445$30,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$26,195$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$23,734$29,501$29,986
Adjustments for Features0-4,118-6,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,734$25,383$23,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,478$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimMaxx LTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,700$6,950$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,118-6,081

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.2 in
Length187.8 in179.1 in
Width69.8 in72.5 in
Height58.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft359.6 ft3

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