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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,105

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $23,675
Base Invoice $15,805 $22,373
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430 325
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 40  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344 270
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 32  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,665 1,425
Options (change) 4,114 1,183
Destination 560 650
Total Price $22,105 $25,750
Total Invoice $20,479 $24,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,594
Model Year20062007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$22,105$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,105$24,545
Total Invoice$20,479$24,206
Adjustments for Features0-1,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$23,073

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,270$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,133

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in188.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,758 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested227565%
Total Not Requested125035%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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