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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: $22,320

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,651

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $16,880
Base Invoice $25,605 $15,805
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,285
CD changer, in-dash   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,130
CD changer, in-dash   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 800 4,880
Options (change) 664 4,286
Destination 650 560
Total Price $28,545 $22,320
Total Invoice $26,919 $20,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,071
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,545$22,320
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,215$22,320
Total Invoice$26,919$20,651
Adjustments for Features-2,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,722$20,651

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,300$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1970

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,758 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested132538%

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