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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: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,999

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,790 $32,750
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,964
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   150
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Premium Package 880  
Navigation system 700  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 6,195 200
Options (change) 5,592 160
Destination 825 875
Total Price $34,810 $33,825
Total Invoice $32,679 $31,999

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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: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year20142018
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$34,810$33,825
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,555$33,825
Total Invoice$32,679$31,999
Adjustments for Features-3,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,623$31,999

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

Model Year20142018
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
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0560

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

Model Year20142018
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

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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