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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: $23,245

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,092

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $3,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda6Mazda6
Trim2LTLTZi Sporti Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $21,495 $23,945
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $20,525 $22,621
Premium Mat Package 185      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795      
3.6L V6   1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195 195
Cargo net     50 50
Cargo mat     75 75
Universal garage door opener     100 100
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Fog lights     370 370
Premium Mat Package 154      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,490      
3.6L V6   1,324    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     156 156
Cargo net     40 40
Cargo mat     60 60
Universal garage door opener     80 80
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Fog lights     296 296
Options (change) 1,980 1,595 915 915
Options (change) 1,644 1,324 732 732
Destination 670 670 835 835
Total Price $27,355 $29,145 $23,245 $25,695
Total Invoice $25,660 $27,396 $22,092 $24,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda6Mazda6
Trim2LTLTZi Sporti Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/37 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$27,355$29,145$23,245$25,695
Adjustments for Features-2,525-4,0000-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,830$25,145$23,245$24,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$925
Total Invoice$25,660$27,396$22,092$24,188
Adjustments for Features-2,369-3,7600-1,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,291$23,636$22,092$22,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$660

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda6Mazda6
Trim2LTLTZi Sporti Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,800$800$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$4,000$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,369-3,7600-1,436

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.4 in
Length191.8 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Sport

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Touring

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

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