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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: $30,225

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,838

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCX-5
TrimLTPremierHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $27,345
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $26,557
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Navigation system 495   495  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 100
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Technology Package       1,325
Remote start       525
Obstacle detection, rear       475
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Navigation system 450   450  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 80
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Technology Package       1,179
Remote start       420
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Options (change) 4,225 2,410 5,270 2,425
Options (change) 3,843 2,193 4,794 2,059
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $30,225 $34,260 $34,020 $30,565
Total Invoice $28,838 $32,804 $32,429 $29,411

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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: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCX-5
TrimLTPremierHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H155hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$30,225$34,260$34,020$30,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,900-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$33,170$32,120$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,838$32,804$32,429$29,411
Adjustments for Features0-1,044-1,811-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,838$31,760$30,618$28,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,922$1,780$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCX-5
TrimLTPremierHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,845$6,655$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,900$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,044-1,811-693

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.864.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested132575%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

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