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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: $28,670

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Malibu Limited
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $28,420
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Cargo mat 75 75 75 80
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 140
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Cargo mat 60 60 60 73
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 127
Cargo net 40 40 40  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Advanced Safety Package       541
Options (change) 675 675 675 2,665
Options (change) 540 540 540 2,425
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $28,670 $31,720 $34,270 $31,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,796
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Malibu Limited
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,670$31,720$34,270$31,960
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,600-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$28,120$30,670$31,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Malibu Limited
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$7,375$7,375$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,600$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-174-1610

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20212016
ModelMazda3Malibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in107.8 in
Length183.5 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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