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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: $22,895

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $17,190
Base Invoice $25,607 $16,094
Sunroof 850  
Grand Touring Package   2,705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Sunroof 748  
Grand Touring Package   2,522
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 850 5,110
Options (change) 748 4,526
Destination 720 595
Total Price $28,525 $22,895
Total Invoice $27,075 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,170
Model Year20102007
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,525$22,895
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$22,895
Total Invoice$27,075$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,385$21,215

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102007
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Sunshade, rear$125 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6900

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102007
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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested132534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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