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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: $29,470

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $679

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,714 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 1,650      
Suspension Package 500      
Cargo net 49 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 45 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 400      
Sport Package   795    
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system       495
Premium Package 1,417      
Suspension Package 430      
Cargo net 39 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 36 127 127 127
Rear spoiler 320      
Sport Package   723    
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 2,644 3,470 200 4,365
Options (change) 2,242 3,156 182 3,970
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $30,149 $29,470 $32,050 $33,115
Total Invoice $27,751 $28,151 $30,793 $31,605

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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: $1,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp 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)205/45-17245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,149$29,470$32,050$33,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-2,475-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,149$28,460$29,575$29,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115$1,270
Total Invoice$27,751$28,151$30,793$31,605
Adjustments for Features0-965-2,378-3,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,751$27,186$28,415$28,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,229$1,188

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

Model Year2011201720172017
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
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
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$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
Rear spoiler$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
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
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
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,280$7,745$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$2,475$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-965-2,378-3,231

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

Model Year20112017
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.13.0 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
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%

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