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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: $21,345

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedLT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654 $19,304
Rear spoiler 350 350 350 350 175
Satellite radio 430 430 430   200
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 280 145
Satellite radio 344 344 344   166
Options (change) 780 780 780 350 375
Options (change) 624 624 624 280 311
Destination 560 560 560 560 650
Total Price $23,775 $24,275 $25,775 $27,610 $21,345
Total Invoice $21,910 $22,371 $23,752 $25,494 $20,265

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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: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $369
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedLT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,775$24,275$25,775$27,610$21,345
Adjustments for Features-1,385-1,535-2,435-3,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$22,740$23,340$23,625$21,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$950$1,235$0
Total Invoice$21,910$22,371$23,752$25,494$20,265
Adjustments for Features-1,276-1,415-2,244-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,634$20,956$21,508$21,814$20,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$874$1,180$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedLT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control   $400 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control   $100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000$3000 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row    $75
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,310$4,460$5,360$6,910$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$1,535$2,435$3,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,276-1,415-2,244-3,6800

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu Classic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in188.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 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 Volume5.3 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

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