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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: $30,570

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,838

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $30,975
Base Invoice $24,869 $29,736
Touring Technology Package 2,600  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 70  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60 60
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Touring Technology Package 2,236  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 50  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48 55
All-weather floor mats 80 127
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 3,780 4,660
Options (change) 3,174 4,240
Destination 795 875
Total Price $30,570 $36,510
Total Invoice $28,838 $34,851

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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: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,407
Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,570$36,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$33,780
Total Invoice$28,838$34,851
Adjustments for Features0-2,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,838$32,245

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,950$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,606

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length180.3 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,004 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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