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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: $24,650

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,675 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,373 $28,427
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   50
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 325 1,605
Options (change) 270 1,458
Destination 650 835
Total Price $24,650 $32,505
Total Invoice $23,293 $30,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,730
Model Year20072016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine217hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,650$32,505
Adjustments for Features0-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,650$27,535
Total Invoice$23,293$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,293$26,023

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

Model Year20072016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,697

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20072016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length188.3 in154.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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