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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: $29,160

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,960

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,165 $30,975
Base Invoice $24,454 $29,736
Premium Package 1,435  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50 65
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Remote start 550  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Premium Package 1,270  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40 59
All-weather floor mats 80 127
Remote start 440  
Door sill trim plates 80  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 3,055 4,665
Options (change) 2,566 4,244
Destination 940 875
Total Price $29,160 $36,515
Total Invoice $27,960 $34,855

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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: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,587
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,160$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$35,145
Total Invoice$27,960$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,960$33,547

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,308

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length168.3 in193.8 in
Width69.6 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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