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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $34,870 $36,890
3.6L V6 1,600    
Cargo mat   70 70
Remote start   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
3.6L V6 1,512    
Cargo mat   56 56
Remote start   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 1,600 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 1,512 816 816
Destination 760 1,045 1,045
Total Price $30,960 $36,935 $38,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,850
Model Year201220192019
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$30,960$36,935$38,955
Adjustments for Features0-8,175-8,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,760$30,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220192019
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$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$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
CD player$125  
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,450$10,625$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,175$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-412-391

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,825 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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