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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,788

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Model Year20192008
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,820 $17,535
Base Invoice $30,611 $16,416
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 40
All-weather floor mats 140 60
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 32
All-weather floor mats 127 48
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 2,475 6,715
Options (change) 2,252 5,884
Destination 875 650
Total Price $35,170 $24,900
Total Invoice $33,738 $22,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,598
Model Year20192008
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,170$24,900
Adjustments for Features-5,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$24,900
Total Invoice$33,738$22,950
Adjustments for Features-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,548$22,950

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192008
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$7,780$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192008
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 Weight3,223 lb.2,991 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 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
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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%
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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