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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: $23,695

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimSSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $18,135
Base Invoice $21,608 $16,989
Satellite radio 325 430
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   325
Satellite radio 270 344
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   260
Options (change) 1,425 4,890
Options (change) 1,183 4,358
Destination 625 670
Total Price $24,915 $23,695
Total Invoice $23,416 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,319
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimSSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,915$23,695
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,830$23,695
Total Invoice$23,416$22,017
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,336$22,017

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimSSs
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,060$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
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 Weight3,315 lb.2,991 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested82532%
Total Not Requested177568%

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