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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: $24,370

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,299

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $57

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $23,065
Base Invoice $22,144 $21,797
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 50  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 350 1,125
Options (change) 280 934
Destination 875 625
Total Price $24,370 $24,815
Total Invoice $23,299 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$24,370$24,815
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,120$24,815
Total Invoice$23,299$23,356
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,104$23,356

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$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 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Total Value of Features$3,500$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,013 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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