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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $27,027 $30,739 $33,157
3.6L V6 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Cargo mat   85 85
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   525 525
3.6L V6 1,512    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236  
Cargo mat   68 68
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   420 420
Options (change) 1,600 1,255 960
Options (change) 1,512 1,004 768
Destination 760 830 830
Total Price $30,960 $34,565 $36,825
Total Invoice $29,299 $32,573 $34,755

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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: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuCX-9CX-9
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$30,960$34,565$36,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$32,875$33,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435
Total Invoice$29,299$32,573$34,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,593-3,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$30,980$31,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220142014
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  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,725$5,415$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,593-3,317

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.2 in
Length191.8 in200.6 in
Width70.3 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,317 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.148.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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