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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: $22,365

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,802

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,303 $19,304
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430 200
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof   800
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344 166
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,025 1,770
Options (change) 1,704 1,469
Destination 795 650
Total Price $22,365 $22,740
Total Invoice $20,802 $21,423

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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: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,365$22,740
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$22,740
Total Invoice$20,802$21,423
Adjustments for Features-8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,965$21,423

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in188.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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