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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,635

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,747

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3Malibu Limited
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $28,420
Base Invoice $17,838 $26,857
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,195  
Cargo mat 50 80
All-weather floor mats 80 140
Remote start 350  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
Navigation system   495
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,028  
Cargo mat 40 73
All-weather floor mats 64 127
Remote start 280  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 5,845 2,965
Options (change) 5,159 2,698
Destination 750 875
Total Price $25,635 $32,260
Total Invoice $23,747 $30,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,985
Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3Malibu Limited
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,635$32,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$30,460
Total Invoice$23,747$30,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,747$28,732

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3Malibu Limited
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3Malibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.7 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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