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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: $24,570

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,396

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,820 $22,900
Base Invoice $30,611 $21,901
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 40
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 32
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,475 875
Options (change) 2,252 700
Destination 875 795
Total Price $35,170 $24,570
Total Invoice $33,738 $23,396

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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: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,740
Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,170$24,570
Adjustments for Features-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,415$24,570
Total Invoice$33,738$23,396
Adjustments for Features-3,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,136$23,396

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,705$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6020

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length194.2 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.8 ft3

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

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 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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