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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,105

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,383

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $20,320
Base Invoice $16,094 $19,304
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Rear spoiler 325 175
Remote start 350 190
Satellite radio 430 200
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Sunroof   800
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Rear spoiler 260 145
Remote start 280 158
Satellite radio 344 166
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 5,320 2,410
Options (change) 4,694 2,001
Destination 595 650
Total Price $23,105 $23,380
Total Invoice $21,383 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,395
Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,105$23,380
Adjustments for Features-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,135$23,380
Total Invoice$21,383$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,560$21,955

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,470$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8230

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in188.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested127532%
Total Not Requested267568%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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