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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: $24,315

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,941

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $23,065
Base Invoice $22,767 $21,797
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 350  
CD changer, in-dash 500 300
Satellite radio 430 325
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 280  
CD changer, in-dash 400 249
Satellite radio 344 270
Options (change) 1,320 625
Options (change) 1,056 519
Destination 595 625
Total Price $26,565 $24,315
Total Invoice $24,418 $22,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,953
Model Year20072006
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,565$24,315
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,565$23,810
Total Invoice$24,418$22,941
Adjustments for Features0-476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,418$22,465

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

Model Year20072006
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476

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

Model Year20072006
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
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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