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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $34,960 $40,470
Base Invoice $25,607 $33,086 $38,294
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Cargo mat   100 100
Fog lights   450  
Remote start   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Cargo mat   80 80
Fog lights   360  
Remote start   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460
Options (change) 2,545 1,675 1,225
Options (change) 2,240 1,340 980
Destination 720 940 940
Total Price $30,220 $37,575 $42,635
Total Invoice $28,567 $35,366 $40,214

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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: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,999
Model Year201020182018
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)?, 8?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,220$37,575$42,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-9,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$32,475$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$28,567$35,366$40,214
Adjustments for Features0-4,800-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$30,566$31,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$923

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201020182018
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 player$125  
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  
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$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information  $75
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
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,825$8,925$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,800-8,725

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102018
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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