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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,815

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $4,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,602

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $3,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelMazda2MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,020 $20,165 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $15,807 $19,056 $22,175 $21,986
Side curtain airbags   690    
Rear spoiler   300    
Side curtain airbags   573    
Rear spoiler   249    
Options (change) 0 990 0 0
Options (change) 0 822 0 0
Destination 795 625 625 625
Total Price $16,815 $21,780 $24,090 $23,890
Total Invoice $16,602 $20,503 $22,800 $22,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,417
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelMazda2MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine100hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$16,815$21,780$24,090$23,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-3,995-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,815$20,425$20,095$21,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,090
Total Invoice$16,602$20,503$22,800$22,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,276-3,781-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,602$19,227$19,019$20,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$0$1,032

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelMazda2MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,800$5,440$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$3,995$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,276-3,781-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda2Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.0 in112.3 in
Length155.5 in187.8 in
Width66.7 in69.8 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,307 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.0 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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