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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: $28,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,320 $24,435
Base Invoice $26,762 $22,568
Premium Package 1,000 1,250
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Rear spoiler 400 350
2.0L I4 2,160  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Premium Package 880 1,074
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
All-weather floor mats 123 60
Rear spoiler 352 280
2.0L I4 2,041  
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 5,890 3,245
Options (change) 5,323 2,735
Destination 825 560
Total Price $35,035 $28,240
Total Invoice $32,910 $25,863

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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: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,496
Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine259hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$35,035$28,240
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,255$28,240
Total Invoice$32,910$25,863
Adjustments for Features-3,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,359$25,863

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

Model Year20152006
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 app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,450$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5510

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

Model Year20152006
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.2,527 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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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