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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: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $27,365
Base Invoice $30,839 $25,859
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Proximity key 130  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Forward collision warning   395
Premium Package   1,000
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Proximity key 112  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Forward collision warning   348
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 330 5,875
Options (change) 272 5,323
Destination 875 810
Total Price $33,825 $34,050
Total Invoice $31,986 $31,992

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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: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,747
Model Year20172013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$33,825$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$31,120
Total Invoice$31,986$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$29,239

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

Model Year20172013
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 
AC power outlet $100
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 
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
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
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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 
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$4,595$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,753

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

Model Year20172013
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in107.8 in
Length154.1 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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