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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: $25,450

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,957

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $23,675
Base Invoice $23,961 $22,373
Cargo net 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 48  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,110 1,125
Options (change) 1,050 934
Destination 820 650
Total Price $26,975 $25,450
Total Invoice $25,831 $23,957

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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: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$26,975$25,450
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,450$25,450
Total Invoice$25,831$23,957
Adjustments for Features-3,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,455$23,957

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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