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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: $26,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,875

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $23,145
Base Invoice $26,762 $22,144
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80 75
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
6-speed manual   0
Interior ambient lighting   250
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo net   50
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436  
Cargo mat 70 60
All-weather floor mats 123 80
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
6-speed manual   0
Interior ambient lighting   200
Door sill trim plates   100
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 6,065 2,200
Options (change) 5,477 1,856
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,210 $26,220
Total Invoice $33,064 $24,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,438
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$35,210$26,220
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$26,220
Total Invoice$33,064$24,875
Adjustments for Features-7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,313$24,875

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimLTZGrand 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
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.3,013 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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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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested132552%
Total Not Requested122548%

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