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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: $26,525

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,417

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,165 $24,435
Base Invoice $25,806 $22,568
3.6L V6 1,595  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
3.6L V6 1,404  
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,595 1,530
Options (change) 1,404 1,289
Destination 760 560
Total Price $29,520 $26,525
Total Invoice $27,970 $24,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,610
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine252hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,520$26,525
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$26,525
Total Invoice$27,970$24,417
Adjustments for Features-9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,027$24,417

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

Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,665$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9430

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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 Year20112006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.3 in91.7 in
Length191.8 in157.3 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft35.3 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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