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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: $27,925

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,566

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,041 $25,806
Satellite radio 430  
Satellite radio 344  
Options (change) 430 0
Options (change) 344 0
Destination 795 760
Total Price $28,775 $27,925
Total Invoice $27,180 $26,566

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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: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,323
Model Year20142011
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,775$27,925
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$27,180
Total Invoice$27,180$26,566
Adjustments for Features0-709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,180$25,857

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

Model Year20142011
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 start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
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
Trip computer$150 
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$50 
No leather in second row$-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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,945$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-709

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

Model Year20142011
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,416 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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