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Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,979

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCX-9CX-9Malibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $33,355 $23,265
Base Invoice $29,236 $30,842 $21,986
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,560 2,560  
Cargo net 40 40  
Remote start 350 350  
Satellite radio 430 430 325
CD changer, in-dash     300
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,202 2,202  
Cargo net 32 32  
Remote start 280 280  
Satellite radio 344 344 293
CD changer, in-dash     249
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 3,380 3,380 1,620
Options (change) 2,858 2,858 1,368
Destination 650 650 625
Total Price $35,645 $37,385 $25,510
Total Invoice $32,744 $34,350 $23,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,545
Model Year200820082006
ModelCX-9CX-9Malibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6273hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$35,645$37,385$25,510
Adjustments for Features-3,505-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,140$32,580$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$32,744$34,350$23,979
Adjustments for Features-3,220-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,524$29,935$23,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082006
ModelCX-9CX-9Malibu
TrimTouringGrand 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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$7,690$8,990$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,220-4,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelCX-9Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in112.3 in
Length199.6 in187.8 in
Width76.2 in69.8 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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