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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: $24,820

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,659

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $23,145
Base Invoice $25,605 $22,144
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Universal garage door opener   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Universal garage door opener   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 800 800
Options (change) 664 640
Destination 650 875
Total Price $28,545 $24,820
Total Invoice $26,919 $23,659

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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: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,355
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,545$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$24,720
Total Invoice$26,919$23,659
Adjustments for Features0-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$23,564

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$2,700$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in180.3 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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