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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: $31,630

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $29,645
Base Invoice $25,859 $28,503
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo net   60
Remote start   550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672  
Navigation system 700  
Cargo net   48
Remote start   440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320
Options (change) 4,090 1,010
Options (change) 3,600 808
Destination 810 975
Total Price $32,265 $31,630
Total Invoice $30,269 $30,286

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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: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,640
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-19
Total Price$32,265$31,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$28,855
Total Invoice$30,269$30,286
Adjustments for Features0-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$27,629

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132018
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
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
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Climate Control 
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 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,657

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.2 in
Length191.5 in179.1 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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