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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: $26,070

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,755

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $26,955
Base Invoice $22,144 $25,607
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo mat 75  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo mat 60  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 2,050 2,545
Options (change) 1,736 2,240
Destination 875 720
Total Price $26,070 $30,220
Total Invoice $24,755 $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: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,447
Model Year20182010
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$26,070$30,220
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,295$30,220
Total Invoice$24,755$28,567
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,120$28,567

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
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$5,750$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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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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%

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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