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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $29,645
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,503
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
Cargo mat   70
Remote start   550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
Cargo mat   56
Remote start   440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320
Options (change) 950 1,020
Options (change) 836 816
Destination 760 975
Total Price $28,875 $31,640
Total Invoice $27,402 $30,294

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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: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-19
Total Price$28,875$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$25,415
Total Invoice$27,402$30,294
Adjustments for Features0-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$24,334

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,500$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,564 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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