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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $26,500
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 2,545 525
Options (change) 2,240 420
Destination 760 920
Total Price $30,470 $27,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,681
Model Year20112019
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,470$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$23,470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $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$2,900$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.3 in
Length191.8 in183.5 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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