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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: $24,770

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,619

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $23,145
Base Invoice $25,607 $22,144
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Universal garage door opener   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Universal garage door opener   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 2,545 750
Options (change) 2,240 600
Destination 720 875
Total Price $30,220 $24,770
Total Invoice $28,567 $23,619

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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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,877
Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,220$24,770
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,145$24,770
Total Invoice$28,567$23,619
Adjustments for Features-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,496$23,619

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
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
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$2,825$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
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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