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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,765

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,695

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuTribute
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $23,200
Base Invoice $25,402 $21,703
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Package 3   2,595
Side curtain airbags   565
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Cargo net   35
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   70
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Package 3   2,258
Side curtain airbags   492
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   28
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   55
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,395 3,975
Options (change) 1,988 3,402
Destination 670 590
Total Price $29,945 $27,765
Total Invoice $28,060 $25,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuTribute
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$29,945$27,765
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,445$27,765
Total Invoice$28,060$25,695
Adjustments for Features-1,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,654$25,695

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuTribute
TrimLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,800$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.1 in
Length191.8 in174.4 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,319 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft329.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.166.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262585%
Total Not Requested45015%

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