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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: $26,075

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,531

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $23,720
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $22,424
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Convenience Package     1,080
Cargo net     50
Satellite radio     430
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Convenience Package     928
Cargo net     40
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,535 2,160 1,560
Options (change) 1,466 2,041 1,312
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $27,675 $30,775 $26,075
Total Invoice $26,467 $29,128 $24,531

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine259hp I4259hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$27,675$30,775$26,075
Adjustments for Features-1,715-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,960$26,295$26,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0
Total Invoice$26,467$29,128$24,531
Adjustments for Features-1,640-4,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,827$24,888$24,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$61$0

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

Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$8,065$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,640-4,2400

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

Model Year20142014
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.8 in91.7 in
Length191.5 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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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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