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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: $24,325

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,627

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $19,040
Base Invoice $27,027 $17,838
3.6L V6 1,600  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
Satellite radio   430
3.6L V6 1,512  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,600 4,535
Options (change) 1,512 4,039
Destination 760 750
Total Price $30,960 $24,325
Total Invoice $29,299 $22,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,388
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,960$24,325
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$24,325
Total Invoice$29,299$22,627
Adjustments for Features-2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,015$22,627

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$2,600$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in180.7 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.8 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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