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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: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $27,365
Base Invoice $21,901 $25,859
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
2.0L I4   2,335
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Navigation system   795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
2.0L I4   2,207
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 1,715 5,875
Options (change) 1,456 5,323
Destination 795 810
Total Price $25,410 $34,050
Total Invoice $24,152 $31,992

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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: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,209
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,410$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$31,250
Total Invoice$24,152$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,152$29,361

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$1,125$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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