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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: $30,149

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,714 $26,762
Premium Package 1,650 1,000
Suspension Package 500  
All-weather floor mats 45 140
Rear spoiler 400 400
Cargo net 49  
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Premium Package 1,417 880
Suspension Package 430  
All-weather floor mats 36 123
Rear spoiler 320 352
Cargo net 39  
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Options (change) 2,644 4,280
Options (change) 2,242 3,766
Destination 795 825
Total Price $30,149 $33,425
Total Invoice $27,751 $31,353

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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: $654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year20112015
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,149$33,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,149$29,495
Total Invoice$27,751$31,353
Adjustments for Features0-3,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,751$27,667

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

Model Year20112015
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,995$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,686

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

Model Year20112015
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested157594%

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