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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMazda3MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimsLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $15,805 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,750 495   495
Satellite radio 430      
All-weather floor mats 60 140 140 140
Cargo mat 40 60   60
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,505 450   450
Satellite radio 344      
All-weather floor mats 48 127 127 127
Cargo mat 32 55   55
Cargo net 32 59 59 59
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 6,190 4,350 2,475 5,395
Options (change) 5,439 3,957 2,252 4,908
Destination 560 875 875 875
Total Price $23,630 $30,350 $34,325 $34,145
Total Invoice $21,804 $28,952 $32,863 $32,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,299
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMazda3MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimsLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,630$30,350$34,325$34,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,035-5,135-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,630$26,315$29,190$28,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,875$1,745
Total Invoice$21,804$28,952$32,863$32,543
Adjustments for Features0-3,849-4,916-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,804$25,103$27,947$26,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,844$1,640

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMazda3MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimsLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,520$6,555$7,655$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035$5,135$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,849-4,916-5,800

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length178.3 in193.8 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
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 Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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