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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: $25,450

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,957

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $23,675
Base Invoice $22,144 $22,373
Cargo net 50  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 40  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,650 1,125
Options (change) 1,416 934
Destination 875 650
Total Price $25,670 $25,450
Total Invoice $24,435 $23,957

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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: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,425
Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4217hp 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$25,670$25,450
Adjustments for Features-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$25,450
Total Invoice$24,435$23,957
Adjustments for Features-3,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,532$23,957

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$6,700$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9030

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182007
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested230090%

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