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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: $21,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $16,880
Base Invoice $25,806 $15,805
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo mat   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,445 4,265
Options (change) 2,152 3,794
Destination 760 560
Total Price $30,370 $21,705
Total Invoice $28,718 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,332
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,370$21,705
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$21,705
Total Invoice$28,718$20,159
Adjustments for Features-2,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,491$20,159

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
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 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
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 
Aux input$50 
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 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,725$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2270

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,645 lb.2,758 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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested132538%

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