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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $25,605 $28,073 $28,558
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   60 60
Cargo mat   70 70
Remote start   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   48 48
Cargo mat   56 56
Remote start   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 800 1,080 1,080
Options (change) 664 864 864
Destination 650 940 940
Total Price $28,545 $30,915 $31,415
Total Invoice $26,919 $29,877 $30,362

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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: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,235
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$28,545$30,915$31,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$27,065$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$26,919$29,877$30,362
Adjustments for Features0-3,721-5,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$26,156$24,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
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
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
Cargo Management 
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,900$6,750$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,721-5,678

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.2 in
Length191.8 in179.1 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.159.6 ft3

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