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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $27,970
Base Invoice $27,027 $27,176
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295
Remote start   525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236
Remote start   420
Options (change) 0 820
Options (change) 0 656
Destination 760 880
Total Price $29,360 $29,670
Total Invoice $27,787 $28,712

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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: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-19
Total Price$29,360$29,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$28,210
Total Invoice$27,787$28,712
Adjustments for Features0-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$27,299

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122015
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 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.164.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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