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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: $23,095

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,972

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $4,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMazda6Mazda6
Trim2LTLTZi Sporti Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $21,495 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $20,525 $22,621
Premium Mat Package 185      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
3.6L V6   1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195 195
Cargo mat     75 75
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Fog lights     370 370
Premium Mat Package 163      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
3.6L V6   1,404    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     156 156
Cargo mat     60 60
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Fog lights     296 296
Options (change) 2,080 1,695 765 765
Options (change) 1,831 1,492 612 612
Destination 760 760 835 835
Total Price $28,225 $29,620 $23,095 $25,545
Total Invoice $26,706 $28,058 $21,972 $24,068

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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: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,156
Model Year2011201120162016
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)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$28,225$29,620$23,095$25,545
Adjustments for Features-2,725-3,9250-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,500$25,695$23,095$24,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0$925
Total Invoice$26,706$28,058$21,972$24,068
Adjustments for Features-2,578-3,7180-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,128$24,340$21,972$22,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0$659

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2011201120162016
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 
AC power outlet $100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear $125  
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
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$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,000$1,075$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$3,925$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,578-3,7180-1,437

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,645 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

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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