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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: $27,235

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,014

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $27,165
Base Invoice $24,869 $25,806
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 70  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 50  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 445 2,545
Options (change) 350 2,240
Destination 795 760
Total Price $27,235 $30,470
Total Invoice $26,014 $28,806

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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: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,061
Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,235$30,470
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,860$30,470
Total Invoice$26,014$28,806
Adjustments for Features-2,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,745$28,806

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt 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$4,850$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2690

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length180.3 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,004 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 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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