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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: $24,650

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $23,675
Base Invoice $28,427 $22,373
Cargo net 50  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio   325
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 280  
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 400 325
Options (change) 320 270
Destination 835 650
Total Price $31,300 $24,650
Total Invoice $29,582 $23,293

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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: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,820
Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,300$24,650
Adjustments for Features-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,630$24,650
Total Invoice$29,582$23,293
Adjustments for Features-3,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,113$23,293

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

Model Year20162007
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt 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$7,570$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4690

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

Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height48.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft315.4 ft3

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