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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: $24,600

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,404

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $27,027 $21,805 $23,287
3.6L V6 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo mat   50 50
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
3.6L V6 1,512    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo mat   40 40
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 1,600 1,005 250
Options (change) 1,512 804 200
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $30,960 $24,600 $25,395
Total Invoice $29,299 $23,404 $24,282

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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: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,692
Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,960$24,600$25,395
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,360$24,600$24,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$29,299$23,404$24,282
Adjustments for Features-5680-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,731$23,404$23,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$1,950$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5680-1,243

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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