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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: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelCX-7CX-7Malibu
Trims Tourings Grand TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,455 $31,840 $23,265
Base Invoice $25,300 $30,443 $21,986
Technology Package 2,185    
Fog lights 400    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 350 350  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Technology Package 1,901    
Fog lights 320    
Rear spoiler 320 320  
Cargo net 40 40  
Remote start 280 280  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     293
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,385 800 1,425
Options (change) 2,861 640 1,206
Destination 795 795 625
Total Price $30,635 $33,435 $25,315
Total Invoice $28,956 $31,878 $23,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,622
Model Year201220122006
ModelCX-7CX-7Malibu
Trims Tourings Grand TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine244hp I4244hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$30,635$33,435$25,315
Adjustments for Features-1,605-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$29,480$25,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$28,956$31,878$23,817
Adjustments for Features-1,517-3,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,439$28,107$23,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122006
ModelCX-7CX-7Malibu
Trims Tourings Grand TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,890$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,517-3,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelCX-7Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length184.3 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height64.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,787 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 s Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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