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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,427
3.6L V6 1,600  
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
3.6L V6 1,512  
Door sill trim plates   120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 1,600 1,355
Options (change) 1,512 1,258
Destination 760 835
Total Price $30,960 $32,255
Total Invoice $29,299 $30,520

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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: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine252hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,960$32,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$30,025
Total Invoice$29,299$30,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$28,410

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

Model Year20122016
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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$5,490$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,110

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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 Year20122016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.3 in90.9 in
Length191.8 in154.1 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.0 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 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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