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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: $23,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,425

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $23,470
Base Invoice $16,416 $22,179
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 325  
Remote start 350  
Satellite radio 430 199
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 260  
Remote start 280  
Satellite radio 344 165
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,940 1,299
Options (change) 4,359 1,078
Destination 650 650
Total Price $23,125 $25,419
Total Invoice $21,425 $23,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,186
Model Year20082007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,125$25,419
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,125$25,104
Total Invoice$21,425$23,907
Adjustments for Features0-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,425$23,611

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,935$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-296

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082007
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,315 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested57524%
Total Not Requested177576%

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