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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: $26,380

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,369

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $26,880
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,402
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 470 0
Options (change) 376 0
Destination 670 670
Total Price $26,380 $27,550
Total Invoice $24,369 $26,072

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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: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $445
Model Year20082009
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,380$27,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,380$25,280
Total Invoice$24,369$26,072
Adjustments for Features0-2,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,369$23,924

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

Model Year20082009
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 
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
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,370$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,148

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

Model Year20082009
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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