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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: $25,285

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,467

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,949

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Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,838 $26,762
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,195  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Cargo mat 50 80
All-weather floor mats 80 140
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   400
Navigation system   495
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,028  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Cargo mat 40 70
All-weather floor mats 64 123
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Rear spoiler   352
Navigation system   436
Options (change) 5,495 6,465
Options (change) 4,879 5,829
Destination 750 825
Total Price $25,285 $35,610
Total Invoice $23,467 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,712
Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,285$35,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,285$32,160
Total Invoice$23,467$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-3,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,467$30,179

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,237

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.7 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft316.3 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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