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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: $26,395

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,084

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $23,145
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,144
3.6L V6 1,600  
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Remote start   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
3.6L V6 1,512  
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Remote start   440
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005
Options (change) 1,600 2,375
Options (change) 1,512 2,065
Destination 760 875
Total Price $30,960 $26,395
Total Invoice $29,299 $25,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,021
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,960$26,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$24,495
Total Invoice$29,299$25,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$23,278

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$2,450$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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.3,100 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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