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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMazda3
TrimLTPremierHybrids
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,620 $31,820 $28,220 $16,880
Base Invoice $25,608 $30,611 $27,148 $15,805
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Cargo net 65 65 65 40
Cargo mat 60   60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 60
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Navigation system     495 1,750
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Leather Package     1,395  
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Panoramic sunroof 1,047   1,047  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Cargo net 59 59 59 32
Cargo mat 55   55 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 48
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Navigation system     450 1,505
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Leather Package     1,269  
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 2,310 2,475 5,395 6,190
Options (change) 2,102 2,252 4,908 5,439
Destination 875 875 875 560
Total Price $29,805 $35,170 $34,490 $23,630
Total Invoice $28,585 $33,738 $32,931 $21,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,949
Model Year2019201920192006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMazda3
TrimLTPremierHybrids
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9CVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,805$35,170$34,490$23,630
Adjustments for Features-1,910-5,135-6,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$30,035$28,305$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$410$0
Total Invoice$28,585$33,738$32,931$21,804
Adjustments for Features-1,832-4,926-5,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,753$28,812$27,026$21,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,059$273$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2019201920192006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMazda3
TrimLTPremierHybrids
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$6,130$9,355$10,405$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$5,135$6,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,832-4,926-5,9050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192006
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length194.2 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
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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