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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: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuCX-7CX-7
TrimMaxx SSs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $26,455 $31,840
Base Invoice $21,986 $25,300 $30,443
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Technology Package   2,185  
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   350 350
Rear spoiler   400 400
Fog lights   400  
Satellite radio 293    
Sunroof 664    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Technology Package   1,901  
Cargo net   40 40
Remote start   280 280
Rear spoiler   320 320
Fog lights   320  
Options (change) 1,425 3,385 800
Options (change) 1,206 2,861 640
Destination 625 795 795
Total Price $25,315 $30,635 $33,435
Total Invoice $23,817 $28,956 $31,878

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,622
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuCX-7CX-7
TrimMaxx SSs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$25,315$30,635$33,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$29,030$29,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$23,817$28,956$31,878
Adjustments for Features0-1,517-3,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,817$27,439$28,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuCX-7CX-7
TrimMaxx SSs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,935$4,540$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517-3,771

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuCX-7
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in108.3 in
Length187.8 in184.3 in
Width69.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,787 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 s Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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