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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: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,086

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192016
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,820 $24,745
Base Invoice $30,611 $23,673
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 60
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 48
All-weather floor mats 127 80
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 2,475 730
Options (change) 2,252 578
Destination 875 835
Total Price $35,170 $26,310
Total Invoice $33,738 $25,086

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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: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,825
Model Year20192016
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$35,170$26,310
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,265$26,310
Total Invoice$33,738$25,086
Adjustments for Features-1,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,911$25,086

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192016
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,505$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8270

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192016
ModelMalibuMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.2,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.4 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%

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