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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: $24,470

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,300

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $30,920
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $29,683
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40 60
Cargo mat 50 50  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 140
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32 55
Cargo mat 40 40  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 875 445 1,470
Options (change) 700 356 1,338
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $24,470 $25,590 $33,265
Total Invoice $23,300 $24,438 $31,896

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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: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,075
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,470$25,590$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,470$24,165$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$0
Total Invoice$23,300$24,438$31,896
Adjustments for Features0-1,361-3,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,300$23,077$28,152
Cost Above Minimum$223$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Malibu
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$3,175$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,361-3,744

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length180.9 in193.8 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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