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Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelCX-3CX-3Malibu Classic
TrimTouringGrand TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,195 $25,165 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,571 $24,454 $19,304
Preferred Equipment Package 1,410    
Remote start 550 550 190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Preferred Equipment Package 1,248    
Remote start 440 440 158
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,285 875 2,410
Options (change) 1,948 700 2,001
Destination 940 940 650
Total Price $25,420 $26,980 $23,380
Total Invoice $24,459 $26,094 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,027
Model Year201820182008
ModelCX-3CX-3Malibu Classic
TrimTouringGrand TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4146hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,420$26,980$23,380
Adjustments for Features-3,300-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,120$20,605$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$1,515$0$0
Total Invoice$24,459$26,094$21,955
Adjustments for Features-3,175-6,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,284$19,928$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$1,356$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelCX-3CX-3Malibu Classic
TrimTouringGrand TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,000$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,175-6,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelCX-3Malibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length168.3 in188.3 in
Width69.6 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Touring

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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