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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: $24,035

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,289

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $18,135
Base Invoice $25,605 $16,989
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   32
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 800 5,230
Options (change) 664 4,630
Destination 650 670
Total Price $28,545 $24,035
Total Invoice $26,919 $22,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,215
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,545$24,035
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$24,035
Total Invoice$26,919$22,289
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,504$22,289

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$2,450$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,451 lb.2,759 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

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested132538%

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