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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: $24,325

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,627

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $27,165
Base Invoice $17,838 $25,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo mat 50  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo mat 40  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 4,535 2,545
Options (change) 4,039 2,240
Destination 750 760
Total Price $24,325 $30,470
Total Invoice $22,627 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,848
Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,325$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,325$30,120
Total Invoice$22,627$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,627$28,475

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-331

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length180.7 in191.8 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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