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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,780

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,005

Mazda Mazda5 Sport   
Difference: $4,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda5Mazda5
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSportTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $23,465 $23,265 $17,435 $18,950
Base Invoice $22,175 $21,986 $16,326 $17,739
Satellite radio 325 325 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 300 300    
Sunroof 800 800 700  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995 995    
Popular Equipment Package     490  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175 175
Cargo net     40 40
Outside temperature display     50  
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Remote start     350 350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,200 1,200
Fog lights     300  
Satellite radio 270 293 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 249 249    
Sunroof 664 664 602  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826 826    
Popular Equipment Package     421  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140 140
Cargo net     32 32
Outside temperature display     40  
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Remote start     280 280
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     960 960
Fog lights     240  
Options (change) 2,420 2,420 3,810 2,270
Options (change) 2,009 2,032 3,119 1,816
Destination 625 625 560 560
Total Price $26,510 $26,310 $21,805 $21,780
Total Invoice $24,809 $24,643 $20,005 $20,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,251
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda5Mazda5
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSportTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine201hp V6240hp V6157hp I4157hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,510$26,310$21,805$21,780
Adjustments for Features-3,080-1,7900-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,430$24,520$21,805$21,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$500$0
Total Invoice$24,809$24,643$20,005$20,115
Adjustments for Features-2,882-1,6770-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,927$22,966$20,005$19,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,039$329$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda5Mazda5
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSportTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,100$4,810$3,020$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$1,790$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,882-1,6770-439

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.3 in
Length187.8 in181.5 in
Width69.8 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.844.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Touring

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

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