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

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,715

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,843

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,283 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Remote start 550  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Remote start 440  
Door sill trim plates 80  
Options (change) 825 0
Options (change) 660 0
Destination 900 760
Total Price $26,715 $29,360
Total Invoice $25,843 $27,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,203
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,715$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,380$29,360
Total Invoice$25,843$27,787
Adjustments for Features-2,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,584$27,787

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,150$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length168.3 in191.8 in
Width69.6 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.1 ft3

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