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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: $28,315

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,716

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $30,975
Base Invoice $22,144 $29,736
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Cargo mat 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Remote start 550  
Cargo net 50 65
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Cargo mat 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Remote start 440  
Cargo net 40 59
All-weather floor mats 80 127
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 4,295 4,665
Options (change) 3,697 4,244
Destination 875 875
Total Price $28,315 $36,515
Total Invoice $26,716 $34,855

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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: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,225
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$28,315$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$34,510
Total Invoice$26,716$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,716$32,941

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,914

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length180.3 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,100 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested230087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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