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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: $28,510

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,688

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelMalibuMalibuTribute
Trim2LTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $27,315
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $25,573
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Cargo net     50
Remote start     350
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Cargo net     40
Remote start     280
Options (change) 4,710 2,160 400
Options (change) 4,260 2,041 320
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $30,850 $30,775 $28,510
Total Invoice $29,261 $29,128 $26,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $809
Model Year201420142011
ModelMalibuMalibuTribute
Trim2LTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,850$30,775$28,510
Adjustments for Features-1,860-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$29,290$28,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$29,261$29,128$26,688
Adjustments for Features-1,764-1,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,497$27,722$26,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year201420142011
ModelMalibuMalibuTribute
Trim2LTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,325$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,764-1,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.1 in
Length191.5 in174.9 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%

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