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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,646

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $24,330
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,482
3.6L V6 1,600  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,760
Grand Touring Package   4,135
235/45WR18   0
Remote start   350
3.6L V6 1,512  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,408
Grand Touring Package   3,806
235/45WR18   0
Remote start   280
Options (change) 1,600 6,245
Options (change) 1,512 5,494
Destination 760 670
Total Price $30,960 $31,245
Total Invoice $29,299 $28,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,927
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,960$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$29,855
Total Invoice$29,299$28,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$27,372

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,274

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in193.7 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested245055%
Total Not Requested200045%

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