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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: $31,040

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $2,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,977

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $1,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $26,762 $28,073 $28,558
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo mat 80 70 70
All-weather floor mats 140 125 125
Cargo net   60 60
Remote start   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
Cargo mat 70 56 56
All-weather floor mats 123 100 100
Cargo net   48 48
Remote start   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 4,855 1,205 1,205
Options (change) 4,272 964 964
Destination 825 940 940
Total Price $34,000 $31,040 $31,540
Total Invoice $31,859 $29,977 $30,462

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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: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year201520172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$34,000$31,040$31,540
Adjustments for Features-2500-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,750$31,040$29,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$31,859$29,977$30,462
Adjustments for Features-2340-1,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,625$29,977$28,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201520172017
ModelMalibuCX-5CX-5
TrimLTZGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning$200 $200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rear side airbags$300  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,525$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2340-1,956

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152017
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.3,528 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 seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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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