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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: $24,950

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,542

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $23,675
Base Invoice $24,346 $22,373
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 430 325
CD changer, in-dash   300
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 280  
Satellite radio 344 270
CD changer, in-dash   249
Options (change) 820 625
Options (change) 656 519
Destination 670 650
Total Price $27,840 $24,950
Total Invoice $25,672 $23,542

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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: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year20092007
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4217hp 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$27,840$24,950
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,520$24,950
Total Invoice$25,672$23,542
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,377$23,542

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

Model Year20092007
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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$4,220$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2950

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

Model Year20092007
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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