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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: $28,025

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,779

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,323 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 1 1,600      
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 45 140 140 140
Satellite radio 430      
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Navigation system       495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Premium Package 1 1,374      
Cargo net 32 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 36 127 127 127
Satellite radio 344      
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Navigation system       450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,115 2,580 205 4,270
Options (change) 1,786 2,346 186 3,883
Destination 670 875 875 875
Total Price $28,025 $28,580 $32,055 $33,020
Total Invoice $25,779 $27,341 $30,797 $31,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,025$28,580$32,055$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-3,475-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$26,770$28,580$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,810$1,865
Total Invoice$25,779$27,341$30,797$31,518
Adjustments for Features0-1,732-3,339-4,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,779$25,609$27,458$27,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,849$1,723

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

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Convertible top$3000   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,770$6,580$8,245$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810$3,475$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,732-3,339-4,186

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.4 in
Length157.3 in193.8 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.8 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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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