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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: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,970 $23,465
Base Invoice $27,176 $22,175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295  
Remote start 525  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236  
Remote start 420  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 820 1,125
Options (change) 656 934
Destination 880 625
Total Price $29,670 $25,215
Total Invoice $28,712 $23,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,130
Model Year20152006
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$29,670$25,215
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,760$25,215
Total Invoice$28,712$23,734
Adjustments for Features-1,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,864$23,734

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,450$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelCX-5Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length178.7 in187.8 in
Width72.4 in69.8 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft341.0 ft3

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