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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: $24,490

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,332

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $27,095
Base Invoice $21,901 $25,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 795 800
Options (change) 636 664
Destination 795 650
Total Price $24,490 $28,545
Total Invoice $23,332 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,490$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$28,020
Total Invoice$23,332$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,332$26,424

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-495

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length180.9 in191.8 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.1 ft3

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