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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: $27,350

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,131

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $25,045
Base Invoice $25,859 $23,961
Navigation system 795  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Cargo net   60
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Navigation system 700  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Cargo net   48
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 5,875 1,485
Options (change) 5,323 1,350
Destination 810 820
Total Price $34,050 $27,350
Total Invoice $31,992 $26,131

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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: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,945
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$34,050$27,350
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,075$27,350
Total Invoice$31,992$26,131
Adjustments for Features-9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,076$26,131

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9160

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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