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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: $27,265

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,711

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,820 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,611 $22,144
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 40
All-weather floor mats 127 80
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 4,665 3,245
Options (change) 4,244 2,692
Destination 875 875
Total Price $37,360 $27,265
Total Invoice $35,730 $25,711

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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: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,193
Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$37,360$27,265
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$27,265
Total Invoice$35,730$25,711
Adjustments for Features-2,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,904$25,711

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMazda3
TrimPremierGrand 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,005$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192018
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 Weight3,127 lb.2,900 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested230087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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