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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,105

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $16,880
Base Invoice $21,797 $15,805
Satellite radio 325 430
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Rear spoiler   325
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio 270 344
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Rear spoiler   260
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,425 4,665
Options (change) 1,183 4,114
Destination 625 560
Total Price $25,115 $22,105
Total Invoice $23,605 $20,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,993
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,115$22,105
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,910$22,105
Total Invoice$23,605$20,479
Adjustments for Features-1,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,472$20,479

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,758 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested227565%
Total Not Requested125035%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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