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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: $32,300

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,822

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $29,645
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,503
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 60
All-weather floor mats 140 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 400
Cargo mat   70
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Remote start   550
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 48
All-weather floor mats 127 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 320
Cargo mat   56
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Remote start   440
Options (change) 5,060 1,680
Options (change) 4,603 1,344
Destination 875 975
Total Price $36,910 $32,300
Total Invoice $35,214 $30,822

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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: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,268
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-19
Total Price$36,910$32,300
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$32,300
Total Invoice$35,214$30,822
Adjustments for Features-1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,090$30,822

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,355$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.2 in
Length193.8 in179.1 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.859.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested157589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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