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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: $24,115

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,459

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $23,470
Base Invoice $17,838 $22,179
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430 199
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344 165
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,325 1,299
Options (change) 3,871 1,078
Destination 750 650
Total Price $24,115 $25,419
Total Invoice $22,459 $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: $3,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year20102007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,115$25,419
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$25,419
Total Invoice$22,459$23,907
Adjustments for Features-1,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,815$23,907

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power recliner, 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$3,950$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102007
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in188.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57520%
Total Not Requested227580%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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