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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,965

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,904

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $26,880
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $25,402
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32  
Options (change) 970 540 0
Options (change) 776 432 0
Destination 560 560 670
Total Price $25,965 $27,800 $27,550
Total Invoice $23,904 $25,646 $26,072

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $280
Model Year200620062009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,965$27,800$27,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$26,250$25,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$23,904$25,646$26,072
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-1,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,904$24,216$24,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
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 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$5,170$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,430-1,888

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

Model Year20062009
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in112.3 in
Length157.3 in191.8 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.1 ft3

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