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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: $2,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $26,500
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 1,125 375
Options (change) 934 300
Destination 625 920
Total Price $24,815 $27,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,385
Model Year20062019
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,815$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$22,120

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length188.3 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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