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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: $27,925

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $6,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $7,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTribute
TrimPremiers
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $23,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,703
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 35
All-weather floor mats 140 60
Cargo organizer 140 100
Package 3   2,595
Side curtain airbags   565
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   70
Satellite radio   430
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 28
All-weather floor mats 127 48
Cargo organizer 127 80
Package 3   2,258
Side curtain airbags   492
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   55
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,615 4,135
Options (change) 2,379 3,530
Destination 875 590
Total Price $34,465 $27,925
Total Invoice $32,990 $25,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,592
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTribute
TrimPremiers
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/70-16
Total Price$34,465$27,925
Adjustments for Features-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,685$27,925
Total Invoice$32,990$25,823
Adjustments for Features-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,415$25,823

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTribute
TrimPremiers
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$8,430$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5750

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.1 in
Length193.8 in174.4 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,319 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft329.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.866.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65021%

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