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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: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $28,320
Base Invoice $28,427 $26,762
All-weather floor mats 90 140
Rear spoiler 350 400
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Proximity key 130  
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
All-weather floor mats 72 123
Rear spoiler 280 352
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Proximity key 112  
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 770 4,775
Options (change) 624 4,202
Destination 835 825
Total Price $31,670 $33,920
Total Invoice $29,886 $31,789

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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: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,670$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$31,090
Total Invoice$29,886$31,789
Adjustments for Features0-2,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$29,137

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

Model Year20162015
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt 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
Total Value of Features$4,920$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,652

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in107.8 in
Length154.1 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height48.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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