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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,820 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,019 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295  
Remote start 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236  
Remote start 420  
Options (change) 820 0
Options (change) 656 0
Destination 830 760
Total Price $29,470 $29,360
Total Invoice $28,505 $27,787

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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: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $452
Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$29,470$29,360
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,260$29,360
Total Invoice$28,505$27,787
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,335$27,787

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length178.7 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft315.1 ft3

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