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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: $24,715

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,496

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelMalibuMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $25,402 $21,805 $23,287
Sunroof 800    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Sunroof 664    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,395 1,120 365
Options (change) 1,988 896 292
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $29,945 $24,715 $25,510
Total Invoice $28,060 $23,496 $24,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,249
Model Year200920132013
ModelMalibuMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,945$24,715$25,510
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$24,715$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$28,060$23,496$24,374
Adjustments for Features-6790-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,381$23,496$23,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920132013
ModelMalibuMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$2,825$2,100$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6790-1,242

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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