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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,115

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,752

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $1,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMalibuMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,865 $21,585 $23,390 $24,650
Base Invoice $21,608 $19,943 $21,606 $22,767
Satellite radio 325 430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 300 500 500 500
Convenience Package   1,055    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Cargo net   40 40 40
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
Satellite radio 270 344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 249 400 400 400
Convenience Package   906    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079 1,013 1,013
Cargo net   32 32 32
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 625 4,620 3,565 3,565
Options (change) 519 3,957 2,985 2,985
Destination 625 595 595 595
Total Price $24,115 $26,800 $27,550 $28,810
Total Invoice $22,752 $24,495 $25,186 $26,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMalibuMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp V6163hp I4163hp I4163hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,115$26,800$27,550$28,810
Adjustments for Features0-735-735-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,115$26,065$26,815$26,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750$910
Total Invoice$22,752$24,495$25,186$26,347
Adjustments for Features0-672-672-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,752$23,823$24,514$24,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$691$846

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMalibuMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Traction control$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,060$5,060$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$735$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672-672-1,678

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length188.3 in157.3 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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