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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: $23,920

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,197

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,989 $27,027
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350  
Cargo mat 40  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280  
Cargo mat 32  
Options (change) 5,115 0
Options (change) 4,538 0
Destination 670 760
Total Price $23,920 $29,360
Total Invoice $22,197 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,218
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,920$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$27,910
Total Invoice$22,197$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,197$26,415

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length178.3 in191.8 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested132538%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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