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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: $24,745

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $30,975
Base Invoice $16,094 $29,736
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,750  
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350  
Cargo net 40 65
All-weather floor mats 60 140
Universal garage door opener 75  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,505  
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280  
Cargo net 32 59
All-weather floor mats 48 127
Universal garage door opener 60  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 6,960 2,475
Options (change) 6,111 2,252
Destination 595 875
Total Price $24,745 $34,325
Total Invoice $22,800 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,003
Model Year20072018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,745$34,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,745$29,040
Total Invoice$22,800$32,863
Adjustments for Features0-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,800$27,803

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$2,220$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072018
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,388 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested117539%
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 Premier

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

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