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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: $25,210

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,730

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $13,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuCX-9
TrimMaxx SSGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $33,735
Base Invoice $21,986 $31,917
Satellite radio 325  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   3,055
Power liftgate   400
Navigation system   1,665
Towing Prep   100
Cargo net   40
Remote start   350
Satellite radio 293  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,627
Power liftgate   344
Navigation system   1,432
Towing Prep   86
Cargo net   32
Remote start   280
Options (change) 1,320 5,610
Options (change) 1,119 4,801
Destination 625 795
Total Price $25,210 $40,140
Total Invoice $23,730 $37,513

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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: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,540
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuCX-9
TrimMaxx SSGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-20
Total Price$25,210$40,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,210$33,460
Total Invoice$23,730$37,513
Adjustments for Features0-6,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,730$31,270

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuCX-9
TrimMaxx SSGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,785$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,243

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062012
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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 277W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested95044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%
Towing Prep
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%

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