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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: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimMaxx LTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $29,645
Base Invoice $22,175 $28,503
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   60
Remote start   550
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   48
Remote start   440
Options (change) 1,125 610
Options (change) 934 488
Destination 625 975
Total Price $25,215 $31,230
Total Invoice $23,734 $29,966

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimMaxx LTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-19
Total Price$25,215$31,230
Adjustments for Features0-6,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$24,705
Total Invoice$23,734$29,966
Adjustments for Features0-6,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,734$23,705

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimMaxx LTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,700$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,261

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
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.3,564 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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