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

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

Lowest Total Price: $26,110

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,054

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu Limited
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,767 $26,857
All-weather floor mats 45 140
Rear spoiler 350 400
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 36 127
Rear spoiler 280 364
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Options (change) 865 540
Options (change) 692 491
Destination 595 875
Total Price $26,110 $29,835
Total Invoice $24,054 $28,223

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,279
Model Year20072016
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu Limited
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,110$29,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$26,780
Total Invoice$24,054$28,223
Adjustments for Features0-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,054$25,333

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

Model Year20072016
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu Limited
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,890

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

Model Year20072016
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in107.8 in
Length157.3 in191.5 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft316.3 ft3

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