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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: $33,485

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,110

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $28,570
Base Invoice $29,736 $27,759
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 100
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,500
Technology Package   1,155
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   125
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 40
All-weather floor mats 127 80
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,335
Technology Package   1,028
Cargo mat   48
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Remote start   440
Options (change) 4,665 4,015
Options (change) 4,244 3,451
Destination 875 900
Total Price $36,515 $33,485
Total Invoice $34,855 $32,110

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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: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuCX-5
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-19
Total Price$36,515$33,485
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,035$33,485
Total Invoice$34,855$32,110
Adjustments for Features-1,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,442$32,110

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182016
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 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 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$7,005$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,213 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 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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
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-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

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