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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: $36,905

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelCX-9CX-9Malibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,950 $42,140 $30,975
Premium Package 1,890    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Remote start 550 550  
Cargo net 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 200 200 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575 575 395
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Premium Package 1,625    
Cargo mat 80 80  
Remote start 440 440  
Cargo net 80 80 55
All-weather floor mats 160 160 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460 359
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 3,415 1,525 5,055
Options (change) 2,845 1,220 4,599
Destination 1,175 1,175 875
Total Price $40,540 $44,840 $36,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,976
Model Year202120212017
ModelCX-9CX-9Malibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$40,540$44,840$36,905
Adjustments for Features-1,420-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,120$41,820$36,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202120212017
ModelCX-9CX-9Malibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information $75 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$7,775$9,375$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-141-1610

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212017
ModelCX-9Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.3 in111.4 in
Length199.4 in193.8 in
Width77.5 in73.0 in
Height69.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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