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Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,300

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,822

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,503 $29,736
Cargo net 60 65
Cargo mat 70  
All-weather floor mats 125 140
Remote start 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 395
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Cargo net 48 59
Cargo mat 56  
All-weather floor mats 100 127
Remote start 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320 359
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 1,680 5,060
Options (change) 1,344 4,603
Destination 975 875
Total Price $32,300 $36,910
Total Invoice $30,822 $35,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,268
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine187hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,300$36,910
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$36,780
Total Invoice$30,822$35,214
Adjustments for Features0-124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,822$35,090

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Malibu
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.2 in111.4 in
Length179.1 in193.8 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height65.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft315.8 ft3

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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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested157589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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