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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: $27,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,242

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $25,995
Base Invoice $26,762 $24,869
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 70
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70 50
All-weather floor mats 123 80
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 6,465 730
Options (change) 5,829 578
Destination 825 795
Total Price $35,610 $27,520
Total Invoice $33,416 $26,242

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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: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,696
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$35,610$27,520
Adjustments for Features-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$27,520
Total Invoice$33,416$26,242
Adjustments for Features-1,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,938$26,242

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152014
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 app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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$3,850$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4780

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152014
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.3,004 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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%

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