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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: $26,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,571

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,620 $30,920 $23,720
Base Invoice $27,475 $29,683 $22,424
Cargo net 60 60 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140 50
Convenience Package     1,080
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net 55 55 40
All-weather floor mats 127 127 40
Convenience Package     928
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 200 200 1,610
Options (change) 182 182 1,352
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $29,695 $31,995 $26,125
Total Invoice $28,532 $30,740 $24,571

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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: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108
Model Year201620162014
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine250hp I4250hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/50-16
Total Price$29,695$31,995$26,125
Adjustments for Features-4,010-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,685$26,570$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$28,532$30,740$24,571
Adjustments for Features-3,853-5,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,679$25,528$24,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$849$0

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

Model Year201620162014
ModelMalibuMalibuMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$9,245$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,853-5,2120

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

Model Year20162014
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.4 in91.7 in
Length193.8 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 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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