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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $27,095
Base Invoice $30,839 $25,605
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 50  
Sunroof   800
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo net 40  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 200 800
Options (change) 160 664
Destination 875 650
Total Price $33,695 $28,545
Total Invoice $31,874 $26,919

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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: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,832
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,695$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,565$28,545
Total Invoice$31,874$26,919
Adjustments for Features-1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,751$26,919

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$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
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in112.3 in
Length154.1 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft315.1 ft3

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