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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: $26,025

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,858

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $24,745
Base Invoice $27,027 $23,673
3.6L V6 1,600  
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
3.6L V6 1,512  
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 1,600 445
Options (change) 1,512 350
Destination 760 835
Total Price $30,960 $26,025
Total Invoice $29,299 $24,858

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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: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,754
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,960$26,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$24,650
Total Invoice$29,299$24,858
Adjustments for Features0-1,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$23,545

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$2,425$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,313

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in180.3 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.2,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.4 ft3

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