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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,946

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Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $30,920
Base Invoice $16,416 $29,683
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Remote start 350  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 60
Cargo mat 40  
All-weather floor mats 60 140
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Remote start 280  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 55
Cargo mat 32  
All-weather floor mats 48 127
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 6,715 1,470
Options (change) 5,884 1,338
Destination 650 875
Total Price $24,900 $33,265
Total Invoice $22,950 $31,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,855
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,900$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,900$27,955
Total Invoice$22,950$31,896
Adjustments for Features0-5,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,950$26,805

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
USB port $25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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$2,370$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,091

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
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.13.0 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
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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