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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: $29,075

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,791

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $30,839 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Proximity key 130      
Cargo net 50 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 90 140 140 140
Door sill trim plates 150 85   85
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Navigation system   495   495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Proximity key 112      
Cargo net 40 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 72 127 127 127
Door sill trim plates 120 77   77
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Navigation system   450   450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 420 3,075 205 4,270
Options (change) 344 2,796 186 3,883
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $33,915 $29,075 $32,055 $33,020
Total Invoice $32,058 $27,791 $30,797 $31,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,802
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,915$29,075$32,055$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,550-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$28,515$30,505$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,990$2,045
Total Invoice$32,058$27,791$30,797$31,518
Adjustments for Features0-535-1,489-2,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$27,256$29,308$29,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,052$1,914

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

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRF Grand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,220$5,780$6,770$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560$1,550$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535-1,489-2,348

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMX-5 MiataMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in111.4 in
Length154.1 in193.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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