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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,260

Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,738

Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuCX-7
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $31,840
Base Invoice $29,736 $30,443
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Door sill trim plates   145
Remote start   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 40
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Door sill trim plates   116
Remote start   280
Options (change) 2,475 625
Options (change) 2,252 500
Destination 875 795
Total Price $34,325 $33,260
Total Invoice $32,863 $31,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $225
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuCX-7
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,325$33,260
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,385$33,260
Total Invoice$32,863$31,738
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,963$31,738

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuCX-7
TrimPremiers Grand 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 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuCX-7
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in108.3 in
Length193.8 in184.3 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,787 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.858.6 ft3

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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%

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