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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu Classic
Trims Tourings Grand TouringLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $25,045 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,814 $23,961 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002 1,002  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,225 1,050 2,220
Options (change) 1,142 1,002 1,843
Destination 820 820 650
Total Price $25,890 $26,915 $23,190
Total Invoice $24,776 $25,783 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,690
Model Year201520152008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu Classic
Trims Tourings Grand TouringLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,890$26,915$23,190
Adjustments for Features-4,050-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,840$20,990$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0
Total Invoice$24,776$25,783$21,797
Adjustments for Features-3,876-5,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,900$20,107$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$793$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201520152008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu Classic
Trims Tourings Grand TouringLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0 $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,300$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,876-5,6760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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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