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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: $32,055

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,797

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $32,750
Base Invoice $29,736 $30,964
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 90
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Cargo net 59 40
All-weather floor mats 127 72
Door sill trim plates   120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 205 1,365
Options (change) 186 1,248
Destination 875 875
Total Price $32,055 $34,990
Total Invoice $30,797 $33,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,770
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,055$34,990
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,555$34,990
Total Invoice$30,797$33,087
Adjustments for Features-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,317$33,087

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,470$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4800

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in90.9 in
Length193.8 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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