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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: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $23,145
Base Invoice $21,797 $22,144
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   50
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   40
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 1,125 1,650
Options (change) 934 1,416
Destination 625 875
Total Price $24,815 $25,670
Total Invoice $23,356 $24,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,824
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,815$25,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$21,570
Total Invoice$23,356$24,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,356$20,532

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, 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$2,600$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,903

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested230090%

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