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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: $21,754

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,482

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,435 $23,675 $23,720
Base Invoice $17,421 $22,373 $22,424
2LT Equipment Group 1,700    
Front side airbags 295    
Rear spoiler 175   400
Satellite radio 199 325 430
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 500
Convenience Package     1,080
Cargo net     50
2LT Equipment Group 1,607    
Front side airbags 245    
Rear spoiler 145   320
Satellite radio 165 270 344
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 400
Convenience Package     928
Cargo net     40
Options (change) 2,669 625 2,460
Options (change) 2,411 519 2,032
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $21,754 $24,950 $26,975
Total Invoice $20,482 $23,542 $25,251

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,864
Model Year200720072013
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine217hp V6217hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$21,754$24,950$26,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,915-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,754$22,035$24,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$281$0
Total Invoice$20,482$23,542$25,251
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,482$20,792$23,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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

Model Year200720072013
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,560$5,475$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,750-1,905

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

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,297 lb.2,447 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
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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