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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: $27,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,181

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $26,880
Base Invoice $23,961 $25,402
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60  
Cargo mat 70  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo mat 50  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 1,555 2,395
Options (change) 1,400 1,988
Destination 820 670
Total Price $27,420 $29,945
Total Invoice $26,181 $28,060

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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: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,075
Model Year20152009
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,420$29,945
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,120$29,945
Total Invoice$26,181$28,060
Adjustments for Features-2,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,985$28,060

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,850$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,001 lb.3,680 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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