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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: $27,190

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,958

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,673 $25,859
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 1,610 5,875
Options (change) 1,450 5,323
Destination 835 810
Total Price $27,190 $34,050
Total Invoice $25,958 $31,992

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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: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,118
Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Trims Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,190$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,190$33,075
Total Invoice$25,958$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,958$31,076

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
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
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length180.3 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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