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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: $24,675

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,464

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $26,955
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $25,607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 50 50  
Fog lights 325    
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 40 40  
Fog lights 260    
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 1,080 325 2,545
Options (change) 864 260 2,240
Destination 795 795 720
Total Price $24,675 $25,470 $30,220
Total Invoice $23,464 $24,342 $28,567

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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: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,687
Model Year201320132010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,675$25,470$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,675$24,170$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,464$24,342$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,242-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,464$23,100$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$364$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,250$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242-780

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132010
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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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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