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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: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,677

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $29,320
Base Invoice $27,027 $27,098
3.6L V6 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
3.6L V6 1,512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,600 980
Options (change) 1,512 784
Destination 760 795
Total Price $30,960 $31,095
Total Invoice $29,299 $28,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $494
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,960$31,095
Adjustments for Features-1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$31,095
Total Invoice$29,299$28,677
Adjustments for Features-1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,171$28,677

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuMazda6
TrimLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122011
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 Grand Touring

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

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