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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: $24,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $17,535
Base Invoice $26,262 $16,416
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795 1,750
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700 1,505
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 6,195 6,615
Options (change) 5,592 5,804
Destination 825 650
Total Price $34,810 $24,800
Total Invoice $32,679 $22,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,312
Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,810$24,800
Adjustments for Features-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,955$24,800
Total Invoice$32,679$22,870
Adjustments for Features-5,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,182$22,870

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.4 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 seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested67529%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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