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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: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,131

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $28,600
Base Invoice $23,961 $27,027
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 70  
3.6L V6   1,600
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 50  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 445 1,600
Options (change) 350 1,512
Destination 820 760
Total Price $26,310 $30,960
Total Invoice $25,131 $29,299

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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: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,577
Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,310$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$30,960
Total Invoice$25,131$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,722$29,299

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
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
Total Value of Features$3,900$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
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 Weight2,947 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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