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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,904

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimMaxx SSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $31,055 $33,145
Base Invoice $21,986 $28,762 $30,695
Satellite radio 325 430 430
Cargo net   40 40
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio 293 344 344
Cargo net   32 32
Remote start   280 280
Options (change) 325 820 820
Options (change) 293 656 656
Destination 625 795 795
Total Price $24,215 $32,670 $34,760
Total Invoice $22,904 $30,213 $32,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimMaxx SSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$24,215$32,670$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$29,440$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$22,904$30,213$32,146
Adjustments for Features0-2,987-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,904$27,226$27,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimMaxx SSTouringGrand 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
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$3,060$6,290$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,987-4,605

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.2 in
Length187.8 in200.2 in
Width69.8 in76.2 in
Height58.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.848.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft3100.7 ft3

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