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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $19,304
Rear spoiler   350 175
Front Seating Package     450
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Rear spoiler   280 145
Front Seating Package     374
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 0 350 1,625
Options (change) 0 280 1,349
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $32,785 $33,975 $22,595
Total Invoice $31,044 $32,119 $21,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,340
Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,785$33,975$22,595
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$29,240$22,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,110$0$0
Total Invoice$31,044$32,119$21,303
Adjustments for Features-2,306-4,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,738$27,643$21,303
Cost Above Minimum$1,095$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row $-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,360$8,660$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$4,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,306-4,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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