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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $22,900
Base Invoice $26,762 $21,901
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Cargo mat 80 50
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Rear spoiler 400  
Navigation system 495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Cargo mat 70 40
All-weather floor mats 123 64
Rear spoiler 352  
Navigation system 436  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 6,465 1,845
Options (change) 5,829 1,560
Destination 825 795
Total Price $35,610 $25,540
Total Invoice $33,416 $24,256

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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: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,969
Model Year20152012
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$35,610$25,540
Adjustments for Features-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$25,540
Total Invoice$33,416$24,256
Adjustments for Features-3,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,225$24,256

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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 app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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$4,125$725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1910

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
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 system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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