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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: $25,145

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,840

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu Limited
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $28,420
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $26,857
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo mat 50 50 80
All-weather floor mats 80 80 140
Remote start 350 350  
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Fog lights 325    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Rear spoiler     400
Navigation system     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo mat 40 40 73
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Remote start 280 280  
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Fog lights 260    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Rear spoiler     364
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 1,550 795 2,965
Options (change) 1,240 636 2,698
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $25,145 $25,940 $32,260
Total Invoice $23,840 $24,718 $30,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,168
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu Limited
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,145$25,940$32,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$24,640$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,840$24,718$30,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,239-2,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,840$23,479$27,647
Cost Above Minimum$361$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu Limited
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
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 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$975$2,275$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,239-2,783

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Malibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft316.3 ft3

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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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