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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: $26,085

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelMalibuMalibuCX-5
TrimLTLTZCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $30,760
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Cargo net     60
Cargo mat     70
Remote start     550
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net     48
Cargo mat     56
Remote start     440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320
Options (change) 4,250 0 1,080
Options (change) 3,742 0 864
Destination 650 650 1,175
Total Price $26,085 $27,745 $33,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,629
Model Year200820082021
ModelMalibuMalibuCX-5
TrimLTLTZCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/55-19
Total Price$26,085$27,745$33,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$26,470$28,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820082021
ModelMalibuMalibuCX-5
TrimLTLTZCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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-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
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
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,225$4,500$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,207-256

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082021
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,699 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested128065%
Total Not Requested67535%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

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