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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: $27,890

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,975 $24,435
Base Invoice $29,736 $22,568
Cargo net 65 40
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Premium Package   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 59 32
All-weather floor mats 127 60
Premium Package   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 205 2,895
Options (change) 186 2,455
Destination 875 560
Total Price $32,055 $27,890
Total Invoice $30,797 $25,583

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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: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,500
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine250hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,055$27,890
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,230$27,890
Total Invoice$30,797$25,583
Adjustments for Features-2,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,083$25,583

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$8,245$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7140

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

Model Year20182006
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.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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