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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: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,759 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295  
Remote start 550  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236  
Remote start 440  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 48  
Options (change) 1,030 0
Options (change) 824 0
Destination 900 760
Total Price $30,500 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,483 $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: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year20162012
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$30,500$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,050$29,360
Total Invoice$29,483$27,787
Adjustments for Features-2,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,115$27,787

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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
Proximity key$250 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length179.3 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,213 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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