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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: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,365 $32,620
Base Invoice $25,859 $30,839
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Cargo net   50
Proximity key   130
Door sill trim plates   150
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Cargo net   40
Proximity key   112
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 5,875 330
Options (change) 5,323 272
Destination 810 875
Total Price $34,050 $33,825
Total Invoice $31,992 $31,986

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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: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,747
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine259hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$34,050$33,825
Adjustments for Features-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,120$33,825
Total Invoice$31,992$31,986
Adjustments for Features-2,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,239$31,986

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

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,525$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7530

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

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in90.9 in
Length191.5 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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