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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: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $22,900
Base Invoice $25,859 $21,901
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,875 1,715
Options (change) 5,323 1,456
Destination 810 795
Total Price $34,050 $25,410
Total Invoice $31,992 $24,152

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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: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,209
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,050$25,410
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,250$25,410
Total Invoice$31,992$24,152
Adjustments for Features-2,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,361$24,152

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,925$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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