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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: $24,770

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,619

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $26,955
Base Invoice $22,144 $25,607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo mat 75  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo mat 60  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 750 2,545
Options (change) 600 2,240
Destination 875 720
Total Price $24,770 $30,220
Total Invoice $23,619 $28,567

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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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,877
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$24,770$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$30,145
Total Invoice$23,619$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,619$28,496

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand 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
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$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 player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
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 Weight3,013 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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