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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $35,970 $40,170
Base Invoice $25,402 $34,041 $38,012
Sunroof 800    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Cargo net   90 90
Cargo mat   100 100
Fog lights   450  
Remote start   550 550
Sunroof 664    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Cargo net   72 72
Cargo mat   80 80
Fog lights   360  
Remote start   440 440
Options (change) 2,395 1,190 740
Options (change) 1,988 952 592
Destination 670 900 900
Total Price $29,945 $38,060 $41,810
Total Invoice $28,060 $35,893 $39,504

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,507
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,945$38,060$41,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-8,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$35,335$33,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0
Total Invoice$28,060$35,893$39,504
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-7,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$33,323$31,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,756$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,175$6,900$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,570-7,937

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in115.3 in
Length191.8 in199.4 in
Width70.3 in77.5 in
Height57.1 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.138.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.171.2 ft3

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