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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: $27,315

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $27,365
Base Invoice $22,767 $25,859
Premium Package 1 1,600  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Premium Package 1 1,374  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Options (change) 2,070 3,295
Options (change) 1,750 2,900
Destination 595 810
Total Price $27,315 $31,470
Total Invoice $25,112 $29,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $764
Model Year20072013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$27,315$31,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,315$27,540
Total Invoice$25,112$29,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,112$25,876

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

Model Year20072013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$3,920$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,693

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

Model Year20072013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

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