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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: $24,115

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,459

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimSSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $19,040
Base Invoice $21,608 $17,838
Satellite radio 325 430
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio 270 344
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,425 4,325
Options (change) 1,183 3,871
Destination 625 750
Total Price $24,915 $24,115
Total Invoice $23,416 $22,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,601
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimSSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,915$24,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$22,350
Total Invoice$23,416$22,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$20,815

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimSSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,185$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57520%
Total Not Requested227580%

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