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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: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,503 $27,027
Remote start 550  
Cargo mat 70  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Remote start 440  
Cargo mat 56  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Options (change) 1,020 0
Options (change) 816 0
Destination 975 760
Total Price $31,640 $29,360
Total Invoice $30,294 $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: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,501
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine187hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$31,640$29,360
Adjustments for Features-6,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$29,360
Total Invoice$30,294$27,787
Adjustments for Features-6,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,286$27,787

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 air vents$100 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$8,725$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.2 in112.3 in
Length179.1 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height65.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft315.1 ft3

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