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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: $24,375

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $22,900
Base Invoice $25,806 $21,901
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
Satellite radio   430
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,545 680
Options (change) 2,240 544
Destination 760 795
Total Price $30,470 $24,375
Total Invoice $28,806 $23,240

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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: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,070
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,470$24,375
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$24,375
Total Invoice$28,806$23,240
Adjustments for Features-4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,310$23,240

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,645 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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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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