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Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,830

Mazda CX-7 s Touring   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,682

Mazda CX-7 s Touring   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelCX-7CX-7Malibu
Trims Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,800 $31,185 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,155 $29,177 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Technology Package 2,185    
Door sill trim plates 145 145  
Remote start 350 350  
Fog lights 400    
3.6L V6     1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Technology Package 1,901    
Door sill trim plates 116 116  
Remote start 280 280  
Fog lights 320    
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 3,280 495 1,600
Options (change) 2,777 396 1,512
Destination 750 750 760
Total Price $29,830 $32,430 $30,960
Total Invoice $27,682 $30,323 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 s Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,701
Model Year201020102012
ModelCX-7CX-7Malibu
Trims Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine244hp I4244hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$29,830$32,430$30,960
Adjustments for Features-90-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$29,990$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$27,682$30,323$29,299
Adjustments for Features-84-2,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,598$28,042$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$444$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102012
ModelCX-7CX-7Malibu
Trims Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,005$5,355$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-2,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelCX-7Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length184.3 in191.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,787 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 s Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested100043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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