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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuCX-9
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $33,735
Base Invoice $25,859 $31,917
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795 1,665
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255
Power liftgate   400
Cargo net   40
Remote start   350
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700 1,432
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939
Power liftgate   344
Cargo net   32
Remote start   280
Options (change) 5,875 4,710
Options (change) 5,323 4,027
Destination 810 795
Total Price $34,050 $39,240
Total Invoice $31,992 $36,739

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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: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,375
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuCX-9
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-20
Total Price$34,050$39,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$37,775
Total Invoice$31,992$36,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$35,367

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuCX-9
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in113.2 in
Length191.5 in200.2 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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