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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: $8,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,370 $23,720
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 50
Convenience Package   1,080
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 59 40
All-weather floor mats 127 40
Convenience Package   928
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 205 1,610
Options (change) 186 1,352
Destination 925 795
Total Price $34,500 $26,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,638
Model Year20202014
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine250hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-16
Total Price$34,500$26,125
Adjustments for Features-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$26,125

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

Model Year20202014
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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 
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 
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
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$9,345$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1780

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20202014
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.4 in91.7 in
Length194.2 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.2,447 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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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