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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: $24,645

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,720

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $27,365
Base Invoice $16,094 $25,859
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Remote start 350  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750 795
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
2.0L I4   2,335
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Remote start 280  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505 700
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
2.0L I4   2,207
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 6,860 5,875
Options (change) 6,031 5,323
Destination 595 810
Total Price $24,645 $34,050
Total Invoice $22,720 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,335
Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,645$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$28,795
Total Invoice$22,720$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-4,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,720$27,055

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$695$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,937

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%
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 LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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