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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: $31,320

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,606

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,427 $29,736
Door sill trim plates 150  
Proximity key 130  
Cargo net 50 60
All-weather floor mats 90 140
Door sill trim plates 120  
Proximity key 112  
Cargo net 40 55
All-weather floor mats 72 127
Options (change) 420 200
Options (change) 344 182
Destination 835 875
Total Price $31,320 $32,050
Total Invoice $29,606 $30,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year20162017
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,320$32,050
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$31,150
Total Invoice$29,606$30,793
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,606$29,928

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

Model Year20162017
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,570$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-865

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

Model Year20162017
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in111.4 in
Length154.1 in193.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height48.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,332 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft315.8 ft3

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