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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: $32,395

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,370 $30,065
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Cargo net 59 40
All-weather floor mats 127 72
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 205 1,495
Options (change) 186 1,370
Destination 925 835
Total Price $34,500 $32,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,379
Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine250hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$34,500$32,395
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,500$32,245

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

Model Year20202016
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 
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 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
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
Compass$0 
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$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142

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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 Year20202016
ModelMalibuMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.4 in90.9 in
Length194.2 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.0 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 ft34.6 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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