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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimSSMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $29,925
Base Invoice $21,608 $27,608
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 325 430
Sunroof 800 700
Cargo net   40
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 270 344
Sunroof 664 609
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,425 1,170
Options (change) 1,183 985
Destination 625 560
Total Price $24,915 $31,655
Total Invoice $23,416 $29,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,200
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimSSMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/40-18
Total Price$24,915$31,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$28,900
Total Invoice$23,416$29,153
Adjustments for Features0-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$26,616

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimSSMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,635$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.3 in
Length188.3 in186.8 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.2 ft3

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